Certificate in Engineering for Hand Therapy: Core Concepts
-- ViewingNowThe Certificate in Engineering for Hand Therapy: Core Concepts is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential skills in the field of hand therapy. This program focuses on the engineering aspects that are crucial for understanding and addressing various hand therapy challenges.
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โข Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Extremity: This unit will cover the basic anatomy and physiology of the upper extremity, including bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Emphasis will be placed on the hand and wrist.
โข Assessment and Evaluation of Hand Injuries: This unit will focus on the assessment and evaluation of hand injuries, including patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. Emphasis will be placed on identifying common hand injuries and conditions.
โข Wound Management and Infection Control: This unit will cover the principles of wound management and infection control in hand therapy. Topics will include wound assessment, dressing selection, and infection prevention strategies.
โข Splinting and Orthosis Fabrication: This unit will cover the principles of splinting and orthosis fabrication in hand therapy. Topics will include material selection, fabrication techniques, and fitting and adjustment.
โข Hand Therapy Techniques and Modalities: This unit will cover various hand therapy techniques and modalities, including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, edema management, and desensitization techniques.
โข Pain Management in Hand Therapy: This unit will focus on pain management in hand therapy, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and addressing psychosocial factors that contribute to pain.
โข Patient Education and Counseling: This unit will cover the principles of patient education and counseling in hand therapy. Topics will include communication strategies, goal setting, and self-management techniques.
โข Professional Practice and Ethics in Hand Therapy: This unit will cover professional practice and ethics in hand therapy, including legal and ethical issues, documentation, and reimbursement.
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