Foundations in Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

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Foundations in Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

The Foundations in Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation course includes an innovative online format comprised of 24 on-demand sessions as well as an online course manual.

  • The course content is now available for access upon purchase.
  • The date of 6/16/23 (shown above on the course web page) refers to when the course was first launched. This does not mean you only have access to the course until 6/16/24. You have access to the course for an indefinite period of time.
  • Registration includes an online course manual containing all of the session presentations.  
  • Upon registration, the log-in credentials to access the course portal will be emailed to you within 48 business hours from the purchase date.
  • The course will award a total of 9.75 CE hours, or .975 CEUs.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify three outcomes measures that are appropriate for the pediatric population.
  2. Describe the classifications for radial longitudinal deficiency and thumb hypoplasia.
  3. Discuss typical posturing of the upper extremity in a child with cerebral palsy.
  4. Describe the differing characteristics of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
  5. Distinguish flexor and extensor tendon rehabilitation in a pediatric patient from that of an adult patient.
  6. Discuss the difference between peripheral and central sensitization and how this manifests in children.

Course Content 

  • Development Review: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
  • Evaluation: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
  • Radial Longitudinal Deficiency and Thumb Hypoplasia: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
    • Case Study: Jenny Dorich, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT
  • Polydactyly: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
  • Clasped Thumb, Trigger Thumb/Digit:  Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
    • Case Study: Kenneth Lee, OTR/L and Yvonne Morris, OTR/L, CHT
  • Syndactyly:  Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
    • Case Study: Kenneth Lee, OTR/L and Yvonne Morris, OTR/L, CHT
  • Arthrogryposis: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
    • Case Study: Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
  • Camptodactyly: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
    • Case Study: Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
  • Cerebral Palsy: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
    • Case Study: Juliet Steffe, OTD, OTR, CHT
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Diagnoses: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
    • Case Study: Lindsey Williams, OT, CHT
  • Fractures: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
    • Case Study: Karen Ayala, OTR/L, CHT
  • Tendon Injuries: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
    • Case Study: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
  • Chronic Pain: Alyssa Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR
    • Case Study: Alyssa Phillips, CScD, MOT, OT

Registration Fee:
Members $285
Non-Members $330

Cancellation of registration prior to the start of your virtual course is permitted and will result in a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS ESTABLISHED DEADLINE. It is the responsibility of the registrant to notify ASHT of cancellation in writing or by email to education@asht.org. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of notification. In the unlikely event that a course is canceled, ASHT will provide full refund of the registration fee only.

All grievances may be directed to the ASHT Education Division by sending an email to:
education@asht.org.

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