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Level 2 AHTA Certificate Course in Hand & Upper Limb Mobilisation Splinting (Dynamic & Serial Progressive)

Course Description

The focus of this two-day course is on the principles and practice of mobilising splinting for the hand and upper limb. The course uses a dynamic format of lectures, case studies, demonstrations and hands-on practical activities to meet your learning needs. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of splinting materials, fabricating numerous splints for the fingers, thumb and wrist including manufacture of articulated splints, designing outrigger profiles, and using different methods of force application and types of traction. This splinting course is intended for the practicing OT, PT or hand therapist with intermediate to advanced splinting skills.

Pre-Requisites for this Course

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An understanding of the principles of immobilisation splinting

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Confidence and efficiency in the fabrication of static splints (i.e. ability to fabricate a static wrist splint in 15 minutes)

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Familiarity with handling a variety of thermoplastics

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Comprehension of pre-reading material prior to course

NB: The AHTA Certificate in Hand Splinting (Level 1) is not a prerequisite for this course.

What You Will Learn/Course Objectives

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Understand principles behind the selection of mobilisation and dynamic splint design

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understand principles behind selection and design of torque transmission splints

Course Schedule

Pre reading will be forwarded to all participants prior to the course

Saturday

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Demonstration and practical work on mobilising splints for the fingers including

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serial casts

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hand and wrist based splints incorporating use of spring wire, various outrigger profiles and traction systems

Sunday

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Demonstration and practical work on mobilising splints for the thumb, wrist, forearm and elbow including:
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dynamic and serial progressive splints

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methods of articulation incorporating simple and prefabricated hinges

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torque transmission splints for nerve palsies

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Short written exam

Written case study submitted following completion of the course.

Professional Development Credits

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Certificate Course (attendance at two day course, case study and written exam): 50 hours credit

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Course Only (attendance at two day course): 16 hours credit

Location

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Perth 6 - 7 June 2009 - Occupational Therapy Dept, G Block, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands. (MAP)  Presenter: Judith Wilton - Registration Form

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Melbourne 14-15 November - Latrobe University. Presenter: Megan Fitzgerald - Registration Form

Investment & Registration

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AHTA Member/Associate - $520.00

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Non AHTA Member/Associate - $625.00

Registration fees include lunch, morning & afternoon tea, course manual and splinting materials.

About The Presenters

PERTH - Judith Wilton   M.S., P.Grad.Dip.Hth.Sc., B.App.Sc.(O.T.)

Judith has worked primarily in the area of upper limb rehabilitation since graduating as an OT some 30+ years ago. She currently works in her own hand therapy practice and has consulting positions with the major children's hospital in WA, Cerebral Palsy Association and Disability Services Commission. Judith held a faculty position at Curtin University of Technology for many years where she co-ordinated teaching of undergraduate and post graduate programmes in rehabilitation of the hand & upper limb. Judith has several post graduate qualifications, has published a book on hand splinting, numerous journal articles in addition to presenting many workshops both nationally and internationally. Judith has held several executive positions in the Australian Hand Therapy Association and is a Life Member.

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