Treatment of Infants, Children and Teens with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

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Live Interactive Webinar
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

15 contact hours (synchronous learning)

This live interactive webinar (via Zoom) addresses all aspects of conservative and surgical management of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury over the course of infancy, childhood, and teen years.

Participants will:

  • be presented with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the initial nerve injury and the muscular and bony sequelae that often results in lifelong neuromuscular and orthopedic challenges.
  • gain a detailed understanding of surgical interventions, non-surgical medical interventions, and radiological tests enabling them to make appropriate medical referrals.
  • learn comprehensive examination and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery throughout infancy, childhood, and teen years.

This live webinar CE course includes video-taped 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.

Course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

Please read course requirements carefully before registering for this course. Webinar courses are final sale and are not refundable.


15 contact hour live webinar via Zoom.  To earn CE credits for this webinar, you must attend the entire session on both days.

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)

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:

  • identify the probable location and severity of a brachial plexus injury when presented with a newborn diagnosed with obstetric brachial plexus injury by a medical professional.
  • identify three complications of an obstetric brachial plexus injury on normal shoulder girdle anatomy.
  • identify three developmental motor patterns that may result in worsening of the injury and should be adapted on children with an obstetric brachial plexus injury.
  • develop a treatment plan for a newborn with an obstetric brachial plexus injury based on knowledge of shoulder girdle anatomy and developmental progressions.
  • identify and explain two surgical options for improving the self-care skills of a teen diagnosed with obstetric brachial plexus injury.
  • choose and justify an appropriate evaluation tool to assess levels of function in multiple areas for a given case scenario.
  • develop a treatment plan, based on the course treatment paradigm in combination with results of assessment, that would be appropriate for a child with an obstetric brachial plexus injury.
  • choose 3 treatment modalities based on a given a case scenario of a child with obstetric brachial plexus injury.

Agenda 

DAY 1 (10:30am - 7:00pm Eastern time | 7:30am to 4:00pm Pacific time)
Overview of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (1.5 hours)
Impact of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury on Shoulder Girdle Anatomy (1 hour)
Break (0.25 hours)
Developmental Apraxia related to Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (1 hour)
Lunch (0.5 hours)
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury in the Newborn (0-3 months) (1.25 hours)
Surgical Interventions for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury throughout Childhood (1.5 hours)
Break (0.25 hours)
Surgical Case Presentations (1 hour)
Review,  Questions & Answers (0.25 hour)

DAY 2 (10:30am - 7:00pm Eastern time | 7:30am to 4:00pm Pacific time)
Therapeutic Examination and Evaluation (2 hours)
Live/Video Assessment (0.5 hours)
Break (0.25 hour)
Intervention Principles for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI) (1.75 hours)
Lunch (0.5 hour)
Application of Assessment and Intervention Principles in Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (1.5 hours)
Break (0.25 hours)
Video Case Studies/Group Problem Solving (1 hour)
Review, discussions and Q&A (0.75 hour)

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 1.5 CEU (15 clock 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. (Course must be completed prior to 7/31/2025)


  • Physical Therapy Board of CaliforniaPhysical 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 15 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 09-30-2026)


  • 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 Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2025)




  • States that Accept AOTA Approval / PT State Boards’ Approval Reciprocity

    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. For an up-to-date list, see the AOTA website.

    Alabama
    Alaska
    Arkansas
    Arizona*
    California
    Delaware
    District of Columbia
    Florida **(self-report to CE Broker)
    Georgia*
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Kentucky
    Louisiana*
    Maryland
    Massachusetts
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Mississippi*
    Missouri
    Montana
    Nevada
    New Hampshire
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Ohio
    Oregon
    Oklahoma
    Pennsylvania
    Rhode Island
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota
    Tennessee*
    Texas
    Vermont
    Virginia
    Wisconsin (self study courses only)

    *see CE Broker
    **FL licensees may need to self-submit courses in CE Broker

    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
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Michigan
    Montana
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    Tennessee
    Utah
    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)
    Georgia
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Mississippi
    Missouri
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Rhode 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

    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.

    State PT Boards
    State OT Boards

Date

Oct 23 2022
Expired!

Time

Eastern Time
10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Cost

$479.00

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Delivery Methods

Live Webinar

Location

Online Zoom Webinar