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Level 2 AHTA Certificate Course in Hand & Upper Limb Mobilisation Splinting (Dynamic & Serial Progressive)
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An understanding of the principles of immobilisation splinting | |
Confidence and efficiency in the fabrication of static splints (i.e. ability to fabricate a static wrist splint in 15 minutes) | |
Familiarity with handling a variety of thermoplastics | |
Comprehension of pre-reading material prior to course |
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Understand principles behind the selection of mobilisation and dynamic splint design | |
understand principles behind selection and design of torque transmission splints |
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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Sunday
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Demonstration and practical work on mobilising splints for the thumb, wrist, forearm and elbow including:
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Short written exam |
Written case study submitted following completion of the course.
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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
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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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