Arthritis RA: Updates and  Innovations

Arthritis RA: Updates and Innovations

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CONTACT HOURS:8 Hours
CEU:0.8
AOTA: Domain of OT, OTP,
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NBCOT®:10 PDUs
STATE: FL 20-585641 8hrs
AL 20-585641 8hrs
CA 40-H82 8hrs

This interactive online learning style enhances the therapist’s comprehension of the course content. If you have taken:Arthritis Unloaded: Rheumatoid – this is an updated version of that class. This is an excellent course which covers pathophysiology, biomechanics, therapy implementation, joint protection, modalities with documentation suggestions, adaptive equipment, and more.

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Live Web-based Program (opportunity to interact with the host)

Hand Therapy Certification

This course is accepted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission towards re-certification.

Description

CA 40-H82 Advanced Hand 8 Hours
*University & multi-center Licensure available upon request; all courses single user only
*10 NBCOT® PDUs
Domain of OT- client factors and performance skills and OT Process – Intervention

This interactive online learning style enhances the therapist’s comprehension of the course content. If you have taken:Arthritis Unloaded: Rheumatoid – this is an updated version of that class. This is an excellent course which covers pathophysiology, biomechanics, therapy implementation, joint protection, modalities with documentation suggestions, adaptive equipment, and more.. George LaCour OTR, CHT presents in an easy to follow style making this course interesting, interactive and clinically relevant.

Mixed learning level: Text, video clips, photos , and online exam. Must pass (80%) online exam to redeem your AOTA APP certificate. Instructional Method: Online Interactive Book- 123 pages.

Objectives

  • Review the pathological process of RA
  • Differentiate the stages of RA
  • Identify the assessment process for RA
  • Review conservative treatment measures for RA including: orthosis; modalities; therapeutic exercises; adaptive equipment; joint protection
  • Observe and review surgical interventions associated with RA

 

George LaCour, OTR, CHT graduated with a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from Louisiana State University Medical Center in 1997. In 2003, he received his Certification in Hand Therapy. George worked for 9 years at a state-funded charity hospital where he developed a love for hand therapy and trauma rehabilitation. During this time he also served as Director of Rehabilitation. Currently, George works in a busy orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic where his focus is on treatment of upper extremity orthopaedic injuries with emphasis on work-related injury and sports medicine. Aside from his busy schedule, George still finds time to teach continuing education as well as serve as guest lecturer for LSUHSC School of Occupational Therapy. His career will always be dedicated to patient care, education,

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