Treatment of Infants and Young Children (0-3) with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries
This live interactive webinar addresses all aspects of conservative and surgical management of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury over the course of infancy and early childhood.
Treatment of OBPI poses new challenges to therapists working with the 0-3 population. Participants in this webinar will be presented with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the initial nerve injury and the muscular and bony sequela that are present in infancy and early childhood.
Gain a detailed understanding of surgical interventions, non-surgical medical interventions, and radiological tests enabling you to make appropriate medical referrals at the right time in early development.
Learn comprehensive examination and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery throughout infancy and early childhood. Presentation features videotaped demonstrations of specific examination tools and intervention strategies including traditional interventions as well as the use of state-of-the art technology. Strategies for family support and intervention will be discussed as well.
Please read course requirements carefully before registering for this course. Webinar courses are final sale and are not refundable.
Live interactive one-day webinar.
Course requirements:
- computer /tablet with webcam, speakers, microphone (or smartphone)
- reliable internet access
- completion of post-test with a passing score of 80% or higher
- email access to receive course communications
- ability to download files (printing optional
- upon completion of webinar, complete and online course evaluation and post-test (passing score of 80%)
By the end of this course, participants will:
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the nerve anatomy specific to the newborn brachial plexus and classification as to location and severity of injury
- Understand options for surgical interventions for infants and young children
- Understand the neurological, orthopedic and developmental sequela of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
- Be able to perform a thorough examination and evaluation of the infant and young child with an Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury
- Assess and develop an ongoing treatment plan to assist the infant and young child to achieve their fullest potential
Overview of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (30 minutes) | |
Impact of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury on Shoulder Girdle Anatomy (45 minutes) | |
Developmental Apraxia related to Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (30 minutes) | |
Break (15 minutes) | |
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury in the Newborn (0-3 months) (60 minutes) | |
Surgical Interventions for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury in the Infant/Young Child (30 minutes) | |
Lunch Break (30 minutes) | |
Therapeutic Examination and Evaluation of the Infant/Young Child with an Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (75 minutes) | |
Break (15 minutes) | |
Intervention Principles of the Infant /Young Child with an Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (90 minutes) | |
Questions & Answers (30 minutes) |
Live Interactive Webinar
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
6.5 contact hours (synchronous learning)
This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
This live interactive webinar course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. 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 CEUs.
Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as:
- AOTA approved provider of OT and OTA continuing education (#6177)
- approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy.
- approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the IDFPR/ Illinois Board of Physical Therapy (#216000227).
- approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision (BAP202310008).
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): Rehab Education, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider (#6177) of professional development. This Distance Learning-Interactive CE course is offered at 0.65 CEU (6.5 contact hours) Intermediate level | OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition. Approval #01670. (Course must be taken prior to 02/22/2026)
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 6.5 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. Approval #22-H25.
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 6.5 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2022)
Oklahoma State Board of Physical Therapy: Rehab Education, LLC is an approved CE provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision. Provider #BAP202310008. (Course must be taken prior to 01-31-2024)
AOTA Approval States
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. At the time of listing, 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
Florida **(self-report to CE Broker)
Illinois
IndianaKentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
MissouriMontana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North CarolinaNorth Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode IslandSouth Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin (self study courses only)
*Disclaimer: Rehab Education LLC provides this list for your convenience. At the time of listing, the following state boards accept courses by virtue of approval by other organizations. It is the responsibility of the participant registering for a course to check with their state board to confirm rules and regulations regarding acceptance of contact hours for live and online courses.
The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other PT State boards*:
Alaska
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
IllinoisIndiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
MontanaNorth Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
TennesseeUtah
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming
The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other APTA state associations*:
Alaska
Arizona
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida **(self-report to CE Broker)
GeorgiaKansas
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
North DakotaRhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming
The following PT Boards do not require pre-approval for continuing education activities as long as they are “directly related to the licensee’s practice of physical therapy” and/or meet the guidelines established by the board.
Alabama
Colorado
Connecticut
Iowa
New Hampshire
Washington
Wisconsin
**FL licensees may need to self-submit courses in CE Broker
HELPFUL LINKS:
*NBCOT…National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)+HTCC… Hand Therapy Certification Commission (view recertification requirements)
Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC): This course is accepted by HTCC towards re-certification.