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"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


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Description

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

Course Curriculum

    1. Chart - History of Present Illness (HPI)

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    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. 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. Postural Assessment Preparation

    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. Splinting Questions

    8. Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP Preparation

    9. Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP

    10. Thoracic Outlet and Posture HEP Questions

    11. SOAP Progress Note Documentation

    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

  • $45.00
  • 54 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

ACOTE Standards Addressed:

The following 2018 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards are addressed in the “Jay” Case Scenario.

Standard Number
Skill

Standard Definition


Evidence of Standard Met


B.3.2.
Interaction of Occupation and Activity
Apply, analyze, and evaluate the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors.

Coordination, ROM, strength, sensation, hand, and work station assessments

OT Interview

Completion of Case Scenario Formative and Summative assessments 



B.3.5.
Effects of Disease Processes

Analyze and evaluate the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury on occupational performance.



Coordination, ROM, strength, sensation, hand, and work station assessments

OT Interview

Completion of Case Scenario Formative 

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment



B.3.6.
Activity Analysis
Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to formulate the intervention plan

Coordination, ROM, strength, sensation, hand, and work station assessments

OT Interview

Completion of Initial Evaluation document with treatment plan and goals

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment



B.3.7.


Safety of Self and Others


Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention.

Throughout the case scenario the user is alerted with verbal, visual, and written prompts about safety concerns such as splint fabrication and use precautions, breathing techniques during therapeutic ex

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment



B.4.1.
Therapeutic Use of Self

Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction



Practitioner in the case scenario models therapeutic use of self
B.4.2.
Clinical Reasoning

Demonstrate clinical reasoning to evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and provide occupation based interventions to address client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills



Chart review

Interview

Assessments addressing client factors, performance skills, and performance patterns

Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to: posture during work and leisure ax (performance patterns), stretching (client factors), therapeutic exercise (performance skills), and orthotic training (performance skills)

Completion of  Electronic Initial Evaluation Form

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment



B.4.3.
Occupation-Based Interventions
Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention

Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to:  posture during work and leisure ax (performance patterns), stretching (client factors), therapeutic exercise (performance skills), and orthotic training (performance skills)

Completion of  Electronic Initial Evaluation Form

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment



B.4.4.
Standardized and Nonstandardized Screening and Assessment Tools
Contribute to the evaluation process of (OTA) or evaluate (OTR) client(s)’ occupational performance, including occupational profile, by analyzing and selecting standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention(s). Assessment methods must take into consideration cultural and contextual factors of the client. Explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools (OTA) or Interpret evaluation findings of occupational performance and participation deficits (OTR) to develop occupation-based intervention plans and strategies. Intervention plans and strategies must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.

Coordination, ROM, strength, sensation, hand, and work station assessments

Chart review

Interview

Completion of  Electronic Initial Evaluation Form 



B.4.5.
Application of Assessment Tools and Interpretation of Results
Select and apply assessment tools, considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. Administer selected standardized and nonstandardized assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols. Interpret the results based on psychometric properties of tests considering factors that might bias assessment results (e.g., culture and disability status related to the person and context).

Coordination, ROM, strength, sensation, hand, and work station assessments

Chart review

Interview

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment




B.4.6.

Reporting Data



Collect, analyze, and report data in a systematic manner for evaluation of client and practice outcomes. Report evaluation results and modify practice as needed. (OTR) or  Under the direction of an occupational therapist, collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes (OTA)
Completion of  Electronic Initial Evaluation Form
B.4.7.

Interpret Standardized Test Scores



Interpret criterion-referenced and norm referenced standardized test scores on the basis of an understanding of sampling, normative data, standard and criterion scores, reliability, and validity.

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment on tests such as 9 hole peg, grip, pinch, etc.

Completion of Initial evaluation form

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment



B.4.8.
Interpret Evaluation Data
Interpret the evaluation data in relation to accepted terminology of the profession and explain the findings to the interprofessional team

Formative assessment (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology is intentionally embedded in questions and answers)

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology is intentionally embedded in questions and answers)




B.4.10.
Provide Interventions and Procedures
Recommend and provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, and populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to select and deliver occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks (including therapeutic exercise), education and training, and advocacy.

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment

Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment

Completion of  Electronic Initial Evaluation Form



B.4.11.

Assistive Technologies and Devices



Assess the need for and demonstrate the ability to design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being.
Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to:  posture during work and leisure ax (performance patterns), stretching (client factors), therapeutic exercise (performance skills), and orthotic training (performance skills)
B.4.15.
Technology in Practice

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice, which must include: · Electronic documentation systems



Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form 

Completion of Electronic progress note


B.4.18.

Grade and Adapt Processes or Environments



Assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances.

Work and drumming station evaluation and recommendations

Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment





B.4.21

Teaching–Learning Process and Health Literacy



Demonstrate, evaluate, and utilize the principles of the teaching–learning process using educational methods and health literacy education approaches: · To design activities and clinical training for persons, groups, and populations. · To instruct and train the client, caregiver, family, significant others, and communities at the level of the audience.
Practitioner in the case scenario models clinical training for person receiving services with health literacy considerations
B.4.23.

Effective Communication



Identify occupational needs through effective communication with patients, families, communities, and members of the interprofessional team in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion of health and wellness.

Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form

Completion of Electronic progress note


B.4.28.

Plan for Discharge



Develop a plan for discharge from occupational therapy services in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment.
Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form

ACOTE Accreditation Standards adapted from: https://acoteonline.org

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