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#7104 Evidence-based Upper Extremity Orthopedic Examination Tests

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
1. Demonstrate performance of efficient screening examination procedures in order to identify pathologies that fall outside the scope of the physical therapy.
2. Evaluate examination findings and identify when to make appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers.
3. Identify medical “red flags” from a physical therapy examination which would contraindicate physical therapy intervention and/or require a medical referral across a variety of patient scenarios.
4. Describe medical “red flags” that may require urgent medical consultation or emergency attention.
5. Appraise data gained from a history and diagnostic tests/procedures, and weight the data in the context of the results of the physical therapy examination to develop a realistic differential diagnosis with the scope of physical therapy practice.
6. Integrate clinical decision-making skills, clinical reasoning, reflection and the individual needs of the patient/client when making clinical recommendations.
7. Apply the skills of differential diagnosis across all age groups in order to provide quality first-contact care through direct access.
8. Discuss the signs, symptoms, and examination findings that differentiate common musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, and other disease states that a physical therapist may encounter.
9. Integrate critical analysis of current research & professional literature in the selection of special tests for diagnosis of upper extremity pathology.
10. Describe the statistical rationale for clinical decision making, i.e. sensitivity, specificity, positive & negative likelihood ratios of special tests to

Target Audience

Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistance

Confirmation Notes

This is a 3-hour course equivalent to 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar. Instructors present this course content via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a PDF of the course materials before the event. Instructors lecture through a phone conference call connection or your computer if you have audio capability on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the “raise hand” feature for live discussion.
PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification for your state.This course has been approved by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy for 3 hours of training.
OT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. webinars are approved for AOTA CEU's Distance Learning: Interactive.
ATC CEU’s: ATC CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. (BOC AP# P2549) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum 3 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Description

This is an evidence-based approach to examination techniques used to evaluate the upper extremity.Sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, & clustering of tests will be presented to help the clinician prioritize & evaluate the use of various testing procedures

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