Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10555. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .15 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.


Course Overview

In this distance learning course, you will learn how patients experiencing hand weakness can improve their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) through the effective use of a variety of assistive and adaptive devices. Specific populations affected by hand impairment, common clinical presentations, and evidence-based traditional treatment options will be discussed in depth. In addition, you will explore the latest commercially available assistive technologies designed to support hand strength and function, and discover practical strategies to help patients increase their independence and confidence during everyday occupational tasks.

The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .15 CEUs or 1.5 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.

Course Curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Presentation Manual & References

    4. Watch Course

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 1.5 Contact Hours / .15 CEUs
  • Online Self-Study Course
  • Speaker Video and Required Reading

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall 3 diagnoses that result in hand impairments which may require assistive technology to engage in functional activities.

  • Identify how assistive technology can improve hand function during ADL/IADLs.

  • List 3 equipment options that can be used to assist with incorporating patient's affected hand during engagement in occupation-based treatment interventions.

Instructor

Annika Rydgard

PT

Cancellations/Accommodations/Disclosures

  • Extra Accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to [email protected] explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you.

  • Disclosures

    Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is provided by Salia Rehab, LLC. Financial Disclosure: Speaker received an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.