Deep Physical Agent Modalities for OT Practitioners
Dates: September 28, 2026 through November 6, 2026
Six weeks of online units and onsite lab demonstration and supervised competency check-offs.
This course is designed for occupational therapy practitioners and aligns with Kentucky Administration Regulation 201KAR28:170.
Topics include: therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, muscle re-education, TENS, iontophoresis, wound healing/laser therapy, and edema control.
Cost Including Text Book
Current ASOT Students: $320.00
ASOT Alumni/Alumnae: $370.00
OTR/L & COTA/L: $470.00
No refunds given after the course begins September 28, 2026.
Details & Schedule
36 Contact Hours – Approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Occupational Therapy (KBLOT)
Online Course Units of Study (28 hrs.)
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Physics of light, water, temperature, sound, electricity (3 hrs.)
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Physiological effects on tissue from DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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Critical thinking for DPAM use in OT (2 hrs.)
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Theory and rationale for DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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Physics of human movement (2 hrs.)
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Indications/contraindications for DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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TENS benefits (3 hrs.)
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Electrical stimulation benefits (3 hrs.)
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Ultrasound technology benefits (2 hrs.)
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Laser technology benefits (2 hrs.)
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Iontophoresis benefits (2 hrs.)
On-site Lab Demonstration Competency Check-Offs
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Upon successful completion and five supervised clinical DPAM treatments, the therapist is eligible to apply for DPAM Specialty Certification by KBLOT.
Instructor: Jyoti K, Heiple, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CAPS
Dr. Heiple earned a BS in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University, an MHS in Occupational Therapy with a concentration in orthopedics from the University of Indianapolis, and a Ph.D. in Health Professions Education from Bellarmine University. Prior to joining the ASOT faculty, Dr. Heiple specialized in upper extremity rehabilitation at the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center (Louisville and Southern Indiana locations), where she developed advanced clinical expertise that led to her Board Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT). She obtained extensive experience in fabricating custom orthotics and treating complex traumatic upper extremity conditions, including hand replants and hand transplants. Her research interests include evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and treatment approaches related to upper extremity injuries.
Location: Auerbach School Of Occupational Therapy
Kosair for Kids College of Health & Natural Science
901 S 3rd St. Louisville, KY 40203
Room 120
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Email: asot@spalding.edu
