Basics for Hand Splinting: ReFresher for UE and Post-Surgical Splinting

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For occupational therapists, physical therapists, hand therapists, and OT/PT assistants with basic splinting skills. A basic knowledge of splint fabrication is required. 

Program:

Optional, pre-workshop hands-on splinting refresher course -- designed for the less experienced splint maker who would like to brush up on splinting techniques and material handling skills before beginning the intensive weekend workshop "UE and PostSurgical Splinting". In order to attend "Basics of Hand Splinting" you must also register for "UE and Postsurgical Splinting" (same weekend, same location). This refresher course is a hands-on splinting lab session only!

Learn to fabricate:

• 3 variations of a hand based spica splint
• 3 variations of a wrist extension splint
• volar pan resting splint

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

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