Trinity North District Presents:  Orthotic Considerations for Neuro and Peripheral Hand Pathologies

Course dates for live course:
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Time of Course:
6:00 pm -- 7:30 pm

Total Contact Hours Requested Excluding All Breaks
1.5 hours

Instructor:  Gwen Morris, OTD, OTR, CHT, CLT

OT can assess and treat neuropathies from the CNS and PNS. Fabrications of splints is an appropriate intervention for these.

Learner Objectives:
1. The learner will be able to perform skilled observation during an evaluation process of nerve pathologies

2. The learner will be able to differentiate type of orthotic required for function, protection, or positioning.

3. The learner will be able to identify appropriate positioning to improve function and decrease pain.

4. The learner will be able to choose appropriate orthotic material for fabrication.

5. The learner will be able to assess appropriate fit of the fabricated orthotic.

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