Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention (Splinting) for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Rehab Education

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   15.5
Registration Fee:   $529.00

Objectives

Upon completion, participant will be able to::
Identify 3 unique aspects of hand therapy for pediatric patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Identify the appropriate age norms for 3 specific developmental skills below the age of 5 years that affect hand skill development
List 3 pediatric evaluation tools that are standardized for use on pediatric patients with upper extremity conditions.
Choose 2 treatment techniques that would be appropriate to utilize after surgery for a pediatric patient with one of the following conditions: brachial plexus palsy, upper extremity trauma, congenital hand conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and rheumatologic conditions
Identify 3 ways to improve compliance and wear time with orthotic intervention for a pediatric patient with musculoskeletal conditions
Compare two differences in treatment of flexor tendon repair of the hand for pediatric patients vs. adult patients.
Adapt 3 common items found in the home or clinic into treatment or home program ideas for improving motion or function of the upper extremity
Create 9 orthoses, from beginning of the design process to the finalization of the orthotic fabrication, correctly utilizing all of the orthotic mechanical principles.
Critique each fabricated orthosis for correct fit by utilizing 3 factors: freedom of distal joints, 3 points of pressure, appropriate application of straps.
Propose 3 appropriate therapy goals and treatment strategies for the pediatric patient with neuromuscular condition described in the scenario.

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

During the hands-on lab sessions, the course instructor will evaluate each orthosis fabricated to determine proficiency using 3 orthotic mechanical principles. A post-test at the end of the course is used to evaluate new knowledge. At the end of the course each participant will be given a course evaluation and a self reflective questionnaire.
15.5 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.
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 15.5 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. Approval #22-H17.
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 15.5 contact hours.
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 09-30-2018)
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 15.5 continuing education credits, Approval #1707-08. (Course must be taken between 02-1-2018 and 01-31-2020).
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 05-10-2019)
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as meeting continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs for 15.50 CCUs. Approval #63765TX. (Course must be taken between 01-1-2018 and 01-1-2020)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: See states that currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) / ProCert has awarded certification in the amount of 14 Continuing Competence Units (CCUs) to this activity. Approved CCUs are a unit of relative value of an activity based on its evaluation against a rigorous and comprehensive set of standards representing the quality of an activity. The CCU determination is a valuation applying many factors including, but not limited to, duration of the activity. No conclusion should be drawn that CCUs correlate to course hours. (Course must be taken between 04-22-2017 and 04-21-2019)
AOTA Approval States
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 *Disclaimer: Rehab Education LLC provides this list for your convenience. At the time of listing, the following state boards accept courses by virtue of approval by other organizations. It is the responsibility

Agenda

DAY ONE
7:30-8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Unique Aspects of Pediatric Hand Therapy 8:30-9:00 Normal Hand Development 9:00-10:00 Pediatric Hand Evaluation 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:15 : Treatment for Brachial Plexus Palsy Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of supination orthosis 11:15-12:15 Pediatric Trauma-fractures, tendon injuries, etc. 12:15-1:15 Lunch 1:15-1:45 Lab: Creative Ideas for therapy and Home Program 1:45-3:30 Treating Children with Congenital Hand Differences: Radial Ray Deficiencies, Hypoplastic Thumbs, Camptodactyly, Syndactyly, Trigger Fingers/thumbs, Thumb-in-palm Deformities, Arthrogryposis 3:00-3:45 Break 3:45-5:00 UE Management of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of foam orthosis 5:30-5:30 Treatment of Pediatric Rheumatological Conditions, Introduction of case scenarios
Day Two
7:45 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:15 Group discussion and presentation of case scenarios 9:15-10:30 Pediatric orthotic intervention Fabrication principles Pediatric orthotic intervention techniques Review of prefabricated pediatric orthoses 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-11:15 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of web space opening orthosis 11:15-12:00 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of PIP extension orthosis 12:00-12:15 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of PIP extension cast 12:15-1:15 Lunch 1:15 -2:15 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of foam hand dorsal orthosis 2:15-3:15 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of hand piece used for “convertible” orthosis 3:15-3:30 Break 3:30-4:30 Lab: Demonstration and fabrication of dorsal wrist orthosis 4:30-4:45 Lab: Completion of “convertible” orthosis with straps/decorations 4:45-5:00 Written post-test and course evaluation

Description

Pediatric patients are different from adult patients and can pose many challenges. This specialized hands-on two-day course will be a valuable learning opportunity for a pediatric therapist who is challenged by the orthopedic issues that arise when treating musculoskeletal conditions and for hand therapists who treat adults and are challenged when faced with a pediatric patient. Participants will learn strategies to successfully meet these challenges and understand approaches for evaluating, treating, and providing orthoses (splints) and home programs for the pediatric patient with musculoskeletal conditions.
Attendees will gain knowledge and skill through lecture with questions & answers, demonstrations, orthotic fabrication labs, and case scenarios with group analysis and discussion focusing on planning treatment, therapy ideas, orthoses recommendations, and goals setting. The information will be presented with support from evidence-based information regarding normal hand development, evaluation, and therapeutic and orthotic intervention. Attendees will successfully create and design 9 orthoses (splints).
Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.
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