The Hand Therapist and Upper Extremity Care for Scleroderma

CONTACT HOURS:	3.5 Hours
CEU:	0.35
STATE:

Course Type: On Demand, Video

Course Created December, 2024

This is a course designed to be a comprehensive discussion of Diffuse and Limited Systemic Sclerosis for hand therapists.

The course is divided into 6 distinct modules for organization of content:

Module 1 covers the history and basics of scleroderma laying the foundation for how to view the illness as a clinician.

Module 2 addresses the unique components of an upper extremity assessment of an individual with scleroderma with targeted areas for focal attention from the clinician.

Module 3 looks at the tailored ADL adaptations important to implement in order to avoid “storm damage” in the upper extremity challenged with scleroderma.

Module 4 takes the learner on a pathway of suggested treatment interventions, both priority and sequencing for best success.

Module 5 addresses the problematic clinical challenges with case reviews, both successes and failures to enhance clinical reasoning with this population.

Module 6 looks at what’s called “the next step” as a clinician to provide access to those with scleroderma in your referral sphere as a professional. It also discusses pragmatics and challenges that may be encountered along this pathway.

There is a companion treatment guideline attached to the course to assist the clinician in their approach to therapeutic intervention. This is not intended as a stand-alone document, and refers back to course content for context.

Target Audience: OT, PT, COTA, PTA, CHT

Educational Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

$299.00

Availability TBD

This Course is Live!

Hand Therapy Certification

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

Description

Learning Outcomes

Order:

- Students will be able to order physiological events of scleroderma chronologically to understand the progression and key developments.

Organize:

- Students will be able to organize data from assessment data into a structured intervention, highlighting key findings and trends.

Predict

- Students will be able to predict the patterns of soft tissue injury in scleroderma based on their understanding of physiological conditions.

Relate:

- Students will be able to relate scleroderma concepts to real-world scenarios, demonstrating how to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

Arrange:

- Students will be able to arrange assessment and patient occupational information in a way that effectively communicates their ideas.

Categorize:

- Students will be able to categorize different types of scleroderma treatment based on their understanding of the vascular compromise and its potential complications associated with the disease.

Time ordered description:

Introduction: 1-37 mins
Upper Extremity Assessment: 38-52 mins
ADL Adaptions: 53 – 1 hour 54 mins
Treatment Applications: 1 hour 55 mins – 2 hours 45 mins
Difficult Treatment Issues 2 hours 46 mins – 3 hours 34 mins
Wrap Up / What’s Next? 3 hours 35 mins – 3 hours 49 mins

Instructional Method: Distance-Learning Interactive

Cancellation Policies (for learner are provided in the FAQ section)

CEU’s and contact hours: 3.5 Contact Hours .35 CEUs Intermediate/ Foundational Knowledge

Course Activity Completion Requirements:

Full attendance for all courses is mandatory. Please view the entire course. Passing the post-course exam and evaluation is required to earn continuing education credit. Live chats allow presenter and participant interaction.

Live Conferences is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning experience for all participants. If you require accommodations, please email us at liveconferences.com .

Celeste Freeman CHT, BS/OT

Celeste graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BS in Occupational Therapy in 1977, and earned her Hand Therapy Certification (CHT), in 1992. She worked the first decade of her career at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Southern California, where she had a wide berth of experience in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Celeste began working in outpatient upper extremity rehabilitation in 1990. She also worked as an adjunct faculty member at Russell Sage Graduate School of Occupational Therapy for many years. She currently is at Albany Memorial Hand Center in Albany NY, where she is clinical lead, and has worked in full-time patient care since 1995. This is where she gained her direct experience with the Scleroderma population and realized the tremendous needs that are present in the upper extremity. Celeste developed a commitment to pursue the education of hand therapists, with the goal of early access to quality upper extremity care for those with this rare disease. In addition, she has been a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists since 1993. Celeste has presented lectures locally and regionally since the first few years of her career. Celeste can be reached at celmikf@gmail.com.

Financial Disclosure
Celeste Freeman receives compensation for this course creation.

Celeste Freeeman has no financial relationships to disclose.

Content Disclosure: This course does not promote any specific product or service.

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