Introduction to Upper Extremity (UE) Casting
Webcast
1 Contact Hours ...OVERVIEW
Introduction to Upper Extremity (UE) Casting is organized by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab).
Description:
Upper extremity serial casting is an intervention used to manage soft tissue contractures. It is an advanced clinical skill that requires additional training to identify appropriate patients and understand the potential outcomes for casting. This webinar will give an overview of the following topics: casting goals, casting process including review of precautions and ideas for orthotics post casting that are important to consider when deciding to serial cast. Adult case studies will be provided.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss current evidence for upper extremity serial casting and the types of upper extremity impairments that benefit from UE serial casting
- Discuss indications and contraindications for UE serial casting
- Identify when to discontinue casting/and follow-up after UE serial casting
- Introduce selected casting material, types of casts and implications for their use
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
Occupational Therapy:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This introductory level program awards occupational therapists 0.1 CEUs or 1 contact hour.
Physical Therapy:
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1 contact hour.
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1 Contact Hour
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physical TherapistOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy AssistantsSPECIALITIES
OrthoticsPhysical Therapy
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