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All you ever wanted to know about Physical Examination of the Major Joints of the Upper Extremity

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participant will: Have an appreciation of the biomechanics of the 4 major joint regions of the upper extremity. Learn to conduct a systematic examination of each of the 4 joint regions Be able to interpret the significance of positive findings based on examination

Confirmation Notes

CE Credits
13 contact hours
This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
. AOTA Approved Provider | BOC Approved Provider
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 13 contact hours.
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 9 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. Approval #22-H10.
Idaho Occupational Therapy Board: Approved by the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board.
Idaho Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Idaho Physical Therapy Board. Approval #5540
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2016)
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia

Agenda

Agenda Day 1: 8:00 Welcome 8:05 Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Physical Exam for Therapists: (KF) 8:20 Upper Quarter Screening (PMcC) 10:20 Break 10:35 Shoulder Girdle Exam (PMcC) 12:00 Lunch on your own 12:30 Shoulder continued 2:00 Phys. Exam of the Wrist & Ulnar side of the Distal Forearm (KF) 3:00 Break 3:15 Wrist continued 5:00 Adjourn Day 2: 8:00 Phys. Exam Hand (KF) 10:00 Break 10:15 Phys. Exam of the Elbow (PMcC) 12:00 Review 1:15 Adjourn KF = Ken Flowers PMcC = Phil McClure

Description

Register 30 days prior to course date and Save $55!! In the words of the Father of Manual Therapy, John Mennell, MD, the first 3 rules of medicine are "Diagnosis, diagnosis, and diagnosis"...the foundation for which is a good Physical Examination. In this course, Ken Flowers, PT, CHT & Phil McClure, PhD, PT, OCS lead participants step-by-step through the hands-on process of conducting detailed, systematic physical examination (and interpretation) of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand as well as Cervical Screening. Each segment is preceded by an introductory biomechanics presentation of the region under consideration to facilitate understanding of possible findings on examination. Ken Flowers and Phil McClure have been teaming up in practice, research, and teaching since the 1970s. Both have won national awards for excellence in teaching. Phil is currently full time faculty at Arcadia University in Philadelphia, and Ken is President of Current Clinical Concepts in San Francisco. Ken is now Emeritus Editor of the JOURNAL of HAND THERAPY where Phil served as Statistics Editor for 9 years. Register 30 days prior to course date and Save $55!!
Please note: Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation from Rehab Education when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.

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