Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10320. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, intermediate 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

This distance learning course is designed to present the clinician with the most current information in treatment of individuals with partial hand loss/absence to obtain the optimal functional outcome. The content is for intermediate level learners and will utilize lecture presentations as well as case studies of individuals living with partial hand loss/absence.

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 .1 CEUs or 1 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.

Some of the Questions Answered in this Course Include:

  • What are the current statistics and trends for limb loss?

  • What are the most common reasons for UE amputations?

  • What does pre-prosthetic care include?

  • What are the best outcome measures before and after a prosthetic fitting?

  • How to choose the ideal prosthetic solution for individuals with partial hand absence?

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 Contact Hour / .1 CEUs
  • Online Self-Study Course
  • Speaker Video and Slide Content

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze upper limb amputation statistics, outcomes and trends.

  • Relate the reasons to refer an individual with partial hand absence for prosthetic fitting to their practice.

  • Analyze pre-prosthetic care for partial hand absence and their impact on occupations.

  • Apply evaluation principles for partial hand loss.

Instructor

Julie Klarich

OTR/CHT

Julie is a licensed occupational therapist and graduate of Towson State University. She is a Certified Hand Therapist specializing in amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic training, as well as evaluation and treatment of upper extremity injuries and disorders. Julie is currently working as a clinical consultant for Point Designs. She has published a chapter on preprosthetic training for amputee care and has lectured at universities and conferences on evaluation and treatment for upper limb loss.

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.