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The SLEC CommCare Academy aims to be a thought leader in eldercare training and education, and a premium training provider in the community care sector. We will employ innovative pedagogy to deliver a comprehensive range of educational programmes, especially in areas such as palliative care, skin and wound care, dementia care and rehabilitation care.

Check out the courses available below. For additional information, please email commcareacademy@slec.org.sg.

How to Assist with Electro-Physical Agents (Basic)
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  • Course Fees
  • Date, Time & Venue
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Course Overview

Electro-physical agents (EPAs) are modalities that Physiotherapists use to manage pain and promote healing to injured tissues. There are different types of EPAs to treat different conditions. While the risks associated with the use of EPAs are minimal, improper applications can lead to adverse effects. This course imparts basic knowledge and skills for Therapy Assistants to carry out EPA procedures safely on patients, proper monitoring during treatment, review post intervention, and documenting the procedure.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the learner is able to:

  • Articulate what EPA is as an adjunct to Physiotherapy intervention
  • Understand the basic physiological effects of heat therapy and electrical stimulation
  • Identify 4 common EPA and describe their indications
  • List the precautions and contraindications for EPA application
  • Adhere to standardized procedure for safe EPA application
  • Conduct hot-cold and sharp-dull sensation test
  • Apply hot/cold packs to Client safely and effectively
  • Apply TENS and NEMS to Client safely and effectively
  • Report and document findings on the application of EPA

Who should attend

This course is opened to community care staff:

  • Support Care Staff

Training Hours
4

Mr Atienza Sedfrey Del Moro (Tom)
Senior Physiotherapist & Senior Trainer, St Luke’s ElderCare

Mr Tom Sedfrey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Philippines) in 2005. He has more than 10 years of working experiences as a practicing physiotherapist in ILTC sector in Singapore. His areas of interest include neurorehabilitation (Stroke & PD) and geriatric rehabilitation.

The full course is $130.80 (including prevailing GST). Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and 45% for work pass holders working in eligible community care organisations.

Available date(s):

a. 18 January 2024
b. 18 April 2024
c. 18 July 2024
d. 10 September 2024

Time:
9 am – 1 pm

Venue:
Eagles Center
166 Bukit Merah Central
#04-3531
Singapore 150166

* The training venue may change due to unforeseen circumstances and the trainees will be informed accordingly.

For AIC Community Care Organisations, please register via AIC LMS at

AIC Learning Network

For additional information, please contact Learning Hub at  commcareacademy@slec.org.sg

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