This online lecture course introduces the use of casting for the patient with tone in the upper extremity. Reviews current research and all aspects of casting the neurologic upper extremity. Features a step-by-step video demonstrating the fabrication of a modified bi-valve cast using the FCT technique, and a wrist / forearm Plaster of Paris cast. The course reviews:

• Casting principles and terminology
• Biomechanical and neurophysiological effects of casting
• Casting indications, precautions and contraindications
• Cast change frequency guidelines
• Analysis of 2 casting materials
• Strapping and padding methods
• Tool recommendations

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Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define common casting terms
• Define evidence-based practice
• Identify research evidence for UE casting 
• Describe biomechanical and neuro-physiological effects, benefits, and objectives of casting for the neurologic upper extremity
• State indications, precautions, and contraindications for casting
• Define guidelines for casting common clinical conditions and options for frequency of cast changes
• Describe patient casting worksheet to assess and select  appropriate patients
• Identify steps needed to prepare for the casting procedure
• State information needed for education of patient, caregiver, and staff
• Identify cast change frequencies from published literature
• State guidelines to discontinue cast
• Describe the pros and cons of different cast materials
• Describe the steps required to fabricate a modified bi-valve cast.

CE Credits

1 contact hour

Regulations for self-study courses vary by state and profession. If you are taking this course for CE credits required for licensure, please contact your licensing board to confirm acceptance of this online course prior to registering.

NBCOT and HTCC: Accepted by NBCOT*, HTCC+, and many state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the workshop and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE. See links below.

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an Approved Provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy.

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*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

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Susan Baum Locker MSEd, OTR/L

has been an Occupational Therapist since 1977. She has worked in a variety of settings: rehabilitation hospital, acute care, home health, independent living center and out-patient hand therapy clinics.  She has been a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists since 1982 and is board certified by the state of California as an advanced practitioner in hand therapy, and in the use of modalities.

Susan has been teaching splinting workshops since 1991. She has been a guest lecturer at ASHT (American Society of Hand Therapists), AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) and OTAC (Occupational Therapy Association of California), RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) and Hand Therapy Special Interest Groups. Susan has been an instructor at the University of Southern California, and has co-authored numerous articles in the field of physical disabilities.

She remains clinically active as an occupational therapist (in hospital and out-patient hand therapy settings) and as an educator for the therapy community. Due to her broad knowledge in UE management, and her love for teaching, Susan has been teaching and mentoring hand splinting throughout the United States since 1991. She provides workshops that facilitate an intensive, but relaxed learning environment. Topics include splinting for the orthopedic, neurological, acute and pediatric patient.

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You have 60 days from the time of purchase to access the course content and take the exam.

Regulations for self-study courses vary by state and profession. If you are taking this course for CE credits required for licensure, please contact your licensing board to confirm acceptance of this online course prior to registering.