Functional Electrical Stimulation in Neurorehabilitation
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a valuable therapeutic tool for the restoration and retraining of voluntary motor function and is commonly used in the treatment of patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.
Physical therapists and occupational therapists will benefit from the evidence-based, clinically focused approach to FES provided in this course, which includes six weeks of online instruction comprised of online lectures and self-directed hands-on activities. The course is designed for therapists based nationally and internationally to advance their knowledge and practice in the use of FES.
Six weeks from October 19, 2026 to November 29, 2026
Intended Audience
Registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists practising in neurological rehabilitation
Course Overview
This course covers six units over six weeks. Learners can expect to spend 2 to 3 hours per week on the course.
Learners are expected to:
attend an online lecture or watch the recording of the lecture if a learner cannot attend the scheduled lecture time (1 hour/week). Lectures will be offered two times each week with learners attending one of the two available times.
Mondays from 7-8 p.m. EST
Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. EST
complete self-directed hands-on activities with a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device (approximately 1 hour/week).
Learners interested in receiving a certificate of FES course completion will also complete a reflective assignment in the final weeks of the course. (2 to 3 hours to complete)
Cost
$500 CAD
Course Objectives
Understand how each stimulation parameter affects the neurophysiological response
Appropriately manipulate stimulation parameters
Identify neurological clients who are appropriate for FES
