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# 7104 Evidence-based Upper Extremity Orthopedic Examination Tests

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
· Understand the importance of medical screening for visceral pathology that may be beyond the scope of practice, i.e. referral patterns & special tests for visceral pathology
· Integrate critical analysis of current research & professional literature in the selection of special tests for diagnosis of upper extremity pathology.
· Understand the statistical rationale for clinical decision making, i.e. sensitivity, specificity, positive & negative likelihood ratios of special tests to determine the most value tests to make a diagnosis & those that are better suited for ruling out a diagnosis (screening).
· Describe the clustering of tests to enhance the likelihood of an accurate diagnosis
· Discriminate between use of tests for screening vs. tests to incriminate a specific tissue, particularly in the cases where special tests may incriminate several different tissues.
· Integrate the use toolbox questionnaires to quantifying a client’s level of pain & function.

Target Audience

Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistance

Confirmation Notes

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification for your state.This course has been approved by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy for 3 hours of training.
OT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. webinars are approved for AOTA CEU's Distance Learning: Interactive.
ATC CEU’s:
Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by NATA BOC.

Description

This is an evidence-based approach to examination techniques used to evaluate the upper extremity.Sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, & clustering of tests will be presented to help the clinician prioritize & evaluate the use of various testing procedures
$49 Consortium - Group Discount – Register your facility today at the following site Member Registration.
$49 Association- Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$49 Individual - Single Registration

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