Course Description
Course Description:
Even for seasoned healthcare professional there is an abundance to learn about the upper extremities. Having a foundation for anatomy, physiology, evaluation, treatment, problem solving, home exercise program, and precautions is essential for thorough and great care for our patients. Different universities may focus on one sector of a health care profession’s domains more than others leaving the healthcare professional feeling underprepared in the orthopedic sector. Experienced professionals that have been practicing longer in a different field seeking to transition into the orthopedic sphere may have a sense of "Where do I begin?".
This course is designed to give a thorough review of anatomy and physiology of the wrist and hand. Along with learning the anatomy, goniometry and manual muscle testing will be covered. The most common diagnoses affecting the upper extremities will then be studied in detail, taking you from causes, evaluation, treatment, home exercise program recommendations, and precautions. The goal for this course is for the healthcare professional to be able to evaluate their patient and treat them so they get the most optimal functional outcome and are able to return to their valued activities while being properly educated and protected by their advocate and therapist. Current research in terms of recent conservative and surgical techniques are also discussed to provide the therapist with understanding of most up to date findings.
 Contact Hours: 4 |  |
 Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Beginner |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1-2
- Anatomy and physiology of the wrist complex, demo of ROM, MMT
- Cover conditions of the wrist complex that a therapist would most likely see; includes topics of causes, treatment, evaluation, current research and demos for wrist fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome (conservative and surgical interventions), thoracic outlet syndrome, flexor and extensor tendon repair.
Hour 3-4
- Anatomy and physiology of the hand complex, demo of ROM, MMT, and landmarks of the land.
- Cover conditions of the wrist complex that a therapist would most likely see; includes topics of causes, treatment, evaluation, current research and demos for radial, median and ulnar nerve, scaphoid fractures, SLL tear, TFCC tear, RCL and UCL tears, Boxer’s fracture, and Trigger Finger.
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on evaluating their patient and treat them so they get the most optimal functional outcome and are able to return to their valued activities while being properly educated and protected by their advocate and therapist.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify Anatomy and physiology of the wrist complex as well as proper technique of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and positioning of the goniometer for Range of Motion (ROM).
- Recognize causes/risk factors, evaluation methods, treatment techniques, precautions and current research for the following conditions of the wrist complex: wrist fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome (conservative and surgical interventions), thoracic outlet syndrome, flexor and extensor tendon repair.
- Identify the Anatomy and Physiology of the hand complex including identifying landmarks of the hand, proper technique of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and positioning of the goniometer for Range of Motion (ROM).
- Recognize causes/risk factors, evaluation methods, treatment techniques, precautions and current research for the following conditions of the hand complex: nerve injuries (including classification) for radial, median and ulnar nerve, scaphoid fractures, SLL tear, TFCC tear, RCL and UCL tears, Boxer’s fracture, and Trigger Finger.
Disclosures:
WEBINAR
A webinar is LIVE INTERACTIVE audio and video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. With a HomeCEU webinar, you are able to see, hear and interactive with the course presenter. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (PowerPoint Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant
Instructional Level: Beginner
Criteria for Completion: The successful completion of a post course examination is required to receive credit for your webinar participation. A score of 70% or higher is required. You will have additional attempts to pass the examination should it be needed.
PLEASE NOTE: All webinar exams MUST be successfully completed by midnight Central Standard Time on the day of the webinar broadcast.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial –Cynthia Diaz is employed by South Lake Hospital and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Authors:
Cynthia Diaz, OT
Cynthia Diaz graduated from Florida International University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2007. Cynthia gained a great deal experience in evaluating and treating common orthopedic issues while working for an orthopedic clinic at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida.
In 2013 she relocated to Arizona with her small family and has continued to further her knowledge base through study, continuing education courses and continues to treat patients through home visits. Cynthia is married and has two small children.
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