Upper Extremity and Hand Therapy- Module 9: Pediatric and Geriatric Hand Therapy

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Cynthia Cooper “Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity”. This illustrated text and reference emphasizes the fundamentals of hand therapy – for both specialists and non-specialists who encounter clients with hand issues. It provides a consistent format with tips and guidelines for hand therapy treatment. Coverage includes hand anatomy, key terms and concepts, and the evaluation process. A focus on professional issues includes clients with functional somatic syndromes and challenging behavior, client-therapist rapport, and the roles of therapy assistants. Providing many case studies, this text helps therapists think critically about clients' individual needs.

Module 9: Pediatric and Geriatric Hand Therapy covers chapters 26 through 27.  

• Chapter 26: Pediatric Hand Therapy
• Chapter 27: Geriatric Hand Therapy 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapist Assistants

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify general principles of pediatric hand therapy
2. Understand basic growth and development
3. Identify components of pediatric hand therapy
4. Identify common pediatric hand conditions
5. Recognize congenital deformities
6. Identify specific birth injuries
7. Recognize acquired trauma
8. Define Ageism
9. Understand aging and body image
10. Recognize elder abuse
11. Identify tips from the field
12. Identify timelines and healing: changes associated with aging
13. Identify communication strategies with older hand therapy clients
14. Identify evaluation tips for geriatric hand therapy 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test