Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ULAEPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the different levels of upper limb amputation and associated rehabilitation considerations.
Identify key types of upper extremity prostheses, their primary components, and emerging advancements.
Determine primary areas of assessment, goals, and interventions across each phase of rehabilitation to optimize functional performance in ADLs, IADLs, and other meaningful occupations.
Outline:
Section 1: Causes and Levels of Amputation
Amputation: Overview
Levels of Amputation
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Key Terminology and Prosthetic Options
Prosthetic Selection
Case Examples
Advances in UE Prosthetics
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Primary Areas of Assessment and Intervention
Overview
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Rehabilitation Phases – Case Example
Meet Joe
Perioperative
Pre-Prosthetic Phase
Prosthetic Training Phase
Lifelong Care
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Siobhan Walsh, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR
Siobhan Walsh received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Scranton and completed her Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree at Mary Baldwin University. Siobhan is currently a faculty member in an occupational therapy doctoral program in Staten Island, NY. Her clinical history includes clinical and management roles in adult inpatient rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation and the home health setting. Siobhan has pursued many scholarly activities including manuscript publication, multiple conference presentations, and guest lectureships. Siobhan’s passions include student and staff professional development, cognitive perceptual rehabilitation, and neurorehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospitals: Acute, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.