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"I learned different tips and tricks associated with assessing and treating a person with this diagnosis (one of my level II fieldwork experiences was in hand therapy)."--MSOT Student

"After going through this case I feel much more comfortable with assessing and screening for nerve impairments."--MSOT Student

"I learned about a variety of tests to evaluate for carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, arthritis, and nerve impingements. This was a great overview of an UE evaluation, treatment plan, and clinical observation/skills. I learned a lot and feel more confident diving into UE issues. It appears there is a lot to learn in this area that can impact many."--MSOT Student


Description

By the end of this self-paced course, the learner will demonstrate foundational understanding of outpatient orthopedic evaluations and interventions.

Course Content

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  • Curriculum

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  • Learning Objectives

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  • ACOTE Standards

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Course Curriculum

    1. Chart - History of Present Illness (HPI)

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Chart - Requisitions

    3. Chart - Precautions

    4. Chart - Social History

    5. Chart - Work History

    6. Chart - Past Medical History

    7. Chart Review Preparation

    8. Chart Review Questions

    9. Evaluation Tool Selection

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    10. B.3.3. B.3.4. B.3.5. B.4.3. Initial Evaluation Form

    11. Interview

    12. Interview Questions

    13. Pain Assessment

    14. Pain Assessment Questions

    15. Clinical Examination of the UE Preparation

    16. Clinical Examination of the Upper Extremites

    17. Clinical Examination of the Upper Extremites Questions

    18. B.3.2. Postural Assessment Preparation Question

    19. Postural Assessment

    20. Postural Assessment Questions

    21. Sensory Testing (Monofilaments) Preparation

    22. Sensory Testing (Monofilaments)

    23. Sensory Testing (Monofilaments) Question

    24. Goniometry

    25. Goniometry Questions

    26. UE Manual Muscle Testing

    27. UE Manual Muscle Testing Question

    28. Clinical Pearl! - Forearm Position Influences Strength

    29. Grip and Pinch Norms - Male

    30. Grip and Pinch Testing

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    31. Grip and Pinch Testing Questions

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    32. Nine Hole Peg Test Preparation

    33. Nine Hole Peg Test

    34. 9 Hole Peg Test Questions

    35. Initial Evaluation Completion

    1. Tx Planning + Stretching and Nerve Glide HEP

    2. Tx Planning + Stretching and Nerve Glide HEP Questions

    3. Core Strengthening HEP Preparation

    4. Core Strengthening HEP

    5. Core Strengthening HEP Questions

    6. Splinting

    7. B.3.16. Splinting Quiz

    8. Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP Preparation

    9. Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP

    10. B.3.10. B.3.19. Discharge Planning: Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP Questions

    11. B.3.18. B.4.3. SOAP Progress Note Documentation

    12. Intervention Planning (B.2.7., B.3.2., B.3.5., B.3.6., B.3.8.)

    1. Completion Checklist

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    2. Summative Exam Preparation

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    3. Summative Exam

    4. ClinEdWeb Jay Case Scenario: Simulation Effectiveness Tool -­‐ Modified *Leighton, K., Ravert, P., Mudra, V., & Macintosh, C. (2015)

About this course

  • $55.00
  • 55 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructor

OTR, CHT Darcie Olson

Darcie Olson is a certified hand therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation and ergonomics.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this case scenario, learners will be able to:

❏ Glean salient information from a chart review

❏ Identify safety elements related to outpatient orthopedic practice

❏ Identify terminology and common symptomology pertaining to peripheral nerve pathology, thoracic outlet syndrome, and ganglion cyst 

❏ Recognize role of occupational therapy in outpatient orthopedic practice

❏ Recall clinical examination assessments of the upper extremity

❏ Identify commonly used evaluation tools appropriate for assessing baseline performance skill level

❏ Complete point-of-service electronic documentation

❏ Identify individual-centered goals from a non-standardized interview

❏ Recognize pain assessment procedures

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of provocative tests: manual palpation and manipulation of carpal intervals, Tinel’s Sign Test, Phalen’s Test, Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT), TFCC stress test, Grind Test, Roo’s test, and Adson’s maneuver

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process of posture assessment

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Manual Muscle Testing

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Goniometry

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Monofilament Testing

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Nine-hole Peg Test

❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Pinch and Grip Testing

❏ Interpret evaluation data to inform appropriate goal setting and treatment planning 

❏ Recommend direct interventions that include occupations and activities, preparatory     methods and tasks, education, and training

❏ Recall the use of Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation

❏ Recognize the purpose and implementation of thoracic outlet, core strengthening, nerve gliding, and splinting interventions

❏ Identify steps and precautions involved with fabrication of a static wrist splint.

❏ Recommend direct interventions, including appropriate home exercise programs and splinting to support independence, function, and decreased symptomology

2023 ACOTE Standards Addressed

B.2.7. Activity Analysis– See Intervention Planning Document

B.3.2. Professional Reasoning– See Intervention Planning Document and Postural Assessment Preparation Question

B.3.3. Standardized and Nonstandardized Screening and Assessment Tools – See Initial Evaluation Form

B.3.4. Application of Assessment Tools and Interpretation of Results– See Initial Evaluation Form

B.3.5. Reporting Data– See Initial Evaluation Form and Intervention Planning Document

B.3.6. Provide Interventions and Procedures – See Intervention Planning Document

B.3.8. Grade and Adapt Processes or Environments – See Intervention Planning Document

B.3.10. Plan for Discharge – See Discharge Planning Quiz

B.3.16. Orthoses and Prosthetic Devices – See Splinting Quiz

B.3.18.  Technology in Practice – See OT Progress Note

B.3.19. Teaching–Learning Process and Health Literacy – See Discharge Planning Quiz

B.4.3. Documentation of Services  – See Initial Evaluation Form and OT Progress Note

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