Learn budget conscious splinting--with cost effective splinting solutions for a wide variety of static, static-progressive and dynamic upper extremity splints... from finger splints to elbow splints, in this comprehensive 2 day course.  

This lab intensive course will help to improve splinting efficiency and take the fear factor out of splinting. Learn principles of mobilization and immobilization splinting for upper extremity rehabilitation.

Learn to master the mechanics of splint fabrication with special techniques, low cost options, and helpful hints that let you create cost conscious upper extremity splints—quickly and easily.  Therapists will learn to problem-solve splint design issues, enhance splinting skills to fabricate professional looking, comfortable splints to meet patient needs, and gain confidence in upper extremity assessment as relevant to splint making.

View information about "The Basics of Hand Splinting" - an optional 3 hour pre-course refresher course for the less experienced splint maker who would like to brush up on splinting techniques and material handling skills before beginning this intensive weekend splinting course.

PLEASE BRING ALONG AN OLD SHIRT OR APRON FOR "PLASTER LAB'", SPLINTING SCISSORS, A SMALL GONIOMETER, AND A HOLE PUNCH --ALL LABELED WITH YOUR NAME.

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

 

 

 

 Course Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to :

• recognize the principles, selection and precautions for using static, dynamic or static progressive splints for mobilization/immobilization in hand, wrist and elbow rehabilitation
• recognize "creep" management as it relates to a surgically repaired extensor tendon.  
• recognize the principles, indications and contraindications for the splints fabricated
• identify warning signs: edema, decreased circulation, fragile tissue
• identify related anatomy / topographical landmarks
• recognize and identify: tendon injuries—(flexor tendon; extensor tendon; mallet dip injuries)
• fabricate:
• dorsal blockstatic splint
• hinged tenodesis "indiana" splint
• volar pan static splint (demo of static night time wedge)
• forearm based multiple digit dynamic extension splint
• single digit mpextension hand based splint
• mallet splints for surgical and non-surgical treatment
• recognize and identify: wrist fractures, tfcc injuries
• fabricate:
• static thumb hole cock-up splint
• static progressive or dynamic phoenix™ wrist extension splint
• pronation/supination mobilization splint -static progressive or dynamic
• recognize and identify: elbow injuries and post-op conditions - ulnar nerve transposition, medial epicondylectomy, biceps tendon rupture, proximal radial head fracture
• fabricate:
• full arm static splint
• dynamic elbow flexion assist
• static progressive extension splint
• recognize and identify common injuries and post-op conditions for digits
• fabricate:
• static progressive hand based total finger extension splint for dupuytren's or burns
• hand based mp flexion mobilization splint-static progressive or dynamic
• serial casting for pip joint contractures
• recognize and identify: joint reconstruction or arthroplasty of the mp and thumb cmc
•  fabricate:
• static forearm based thumb spica splint
• pre-op static hand based thumb spica splint

Please bring along splinting scissors, small goniometer , a tape measure, small pliers, and flat head screwdriver-- labeled with your name.

Twilight Refresher

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

 

CE Credits

16 contact hours in upper extremity and hand therapy education

Twilight Refresher: 3 contact hours

Twilight Refresher

Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and 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 course 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.

Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 16 contact hours.

California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 11 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. (Approval #22-H11 )

FL State Occupational Therapy Board: FL State Occupational Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider for general Live CE courses completed between 01/24/2013 - 02/28/2015. Approval #50-14540

Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2014.

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 16 contact hours. Optional Twilight Refresher approved for 3 credit hours. (Course must be completed by 09-30-2014)

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider for courses completed by 05-10-2016 of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy.

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy : This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 16 contact hours. (Course must be completed by 09-30-2014).

AOTA Approved Provider #6177. These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:

Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana

Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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

State PT Boards
State OT Boards

Agenda

Day 1

8:00 - 10:00:00	Static Splinting Basics-Review-Anatomy Overview Thermoplastic Splinting Materials Static Progressive Components Full Arm Splint: 90º Elbow Flexion Demonstration/ Lab
10:00 - 10:15	Break
10:15-12:00	Static Progressive Elbow Extension Splint: Demonstration/Lab
12:00-1:00	Lunch on your own
1:00-3:00	Dynamic Elbow Flexion Splint Pronation/Supination Static Progressive Splint Demonstration/Lab Hand Based & Forearm Based Thumb Spica Splints Demonstration/Lab
3:00 - 3:15	Break
3:15-5:30	DIP Splints – Osteoarthritis & Mallet Splints Demonstration/Lab Dorsal Hand Based Static Progressive Mobilization Splint Demonstration/Lab Hand Based MP Flexion Static Progressive Splint Demonstration/Lab

Day 2

8:00-10:15	Dynamic Splinting Review Serial Casting PIP Joint – Principles and Lab Volar Pan Splint Demonstration/Lab
10:15 - 10:30	Break
10:30-12:00	Hand Based Single Digit Extension Splint Forearm Based MP Single Digit Flexion Splint Demonstration/Lab
12:00-1:00	Lunch on your own
1:00-2:15	Forearm Based MP Multiple Digit Extension Splint Demonstration/Lab Review Joint Replacement and Extensor Tendon Timelines
2:15 - 2:30	Break
2:30-5:30	Dynamic Wrist Extension Splint Demonstration/Lab Review Distal Radial Ulnar Joint Wrist Fractures Hinged Flexor Tendon Splint Dorsal Block Splint Demonstration/Lab Review Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation

Twilight Refresher:
5:30pm- 8:30pm on evening prior to course. Registration begins at 5:00pm Twilight Refresher

Elizabeth Spencer Steffa, OTR/L, CHT is an Occupational Therapist since 1969 and a Certified Hand Therapist since 1991 and is presently a clinician in private practice. She has been a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington since 1987, a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists since 1979.

Betty is nationally respected for her workshops on hand rehabilitation, physical modalities, and splinting. She is coauthor of the chapter "Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Peripheral Nerve Injuries" in Trauma Rehabilitation by Lawrence R. Robinson--Lippincott and Wilkins, 2006.

"This was one of the 3 best courses I've been to in the last 10 years!" -SC

"Excellent course. Easy to follow. Instructor was wonderful!"

"Great course. Don't change a thing."

"Extremely knowledgeable...good sense of humor...very patient."

"Betty is an outstanding, flexible educator. She takes the fear out of splinting. She has a wonderful gentle manner."-L.S., WA  

"Great instruction. Very clear and concise. Good class size. Adequate one-on-one with instructor". B.J., NY

"Excellent instructor with a very positive and encouraging style. Made intimidating, complex splints not so bad."-M.M, IL

"EXCELLENT course. Instructor very approachable and knowledgeable."

"Very well organized. I learned lots more than I expected."

"Course manual with pictures and instructions will be a great resource".

"The instructor was very informative and creative." -L.D., WA

"The instructor was excellent. I like to see what the splint will look like, see it made, then make it. The process is very helpful."

"Easy, encouraging style affords high learning potential. Small group size encourages one to one instruction and aided in developing problem solving perspective for splinting."-S.B., WA

"Good information! Thanks for your patience!"

"Betty is a marvelous teacher."

"The course was fantastic ...I learned so much. I will definitely be looking forward to taking more of your courses."

"The recent splinting seminar in Spokane was awesome. Betty was great! I feel so much better about making my splints. I just made a dorsal splint for a pediatric patient of mine. It was great and much more fun this time."

Tuition

Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration.	Early Bird Rate	Late Registration Rate
Upper Extremity and Post Surgical Splinting	$439	$494
Optional Twilight Refresher - Basics of Hand Splinting	$119	$139

Dates & Locations

Oct 19 - Oct 20, 2013:Tampa, FL area (Bradenton)  Optional Twilight refresher splinting lab on October 18 from 5:30-8:30pm

Please note:
Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation. Please see our cancellation policy here.

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