Elbow Course
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Helen Burfield
Accredited Hand Therapist
SA
Mary Mitchell
Accredited Hand Therapist
QLD
Carmel Bohan
Accredited Hand Therapist
VIC
Overview
This two-day, 16-hour course will cover all conditions and injuries associated with the elbow joint. It includes anatomy, biomechanics, and all soft tissue and bony elbow conditions using current evidence for treatment and surgery. Information will be on constructing elbow splints, supports, practical exercises, and taping demonstrations. The last day will conclude with a short exam covering the principles covered in the course.
CPD
This course is 20 CPD hours for attendance only.
Participants will receive 50 CPD hours if they complete and pass the assessment.
Investment
Non-Member $1600.00 inc GST
Associate $999.00 inc GST
Accredited Hand Therapist $949.00 inc GST
Course type
This course is an AHTA Elective course.
Elective courses are suitable for practitioners:
- that are experienced and wish to upskill or revise current best-practice
- wishing to gain greater knowledge in a specific area of hand therapy
- wanting continued professional learning (CPD hours)
- undertaking to complete the Accredited Hand Therapist credential.
Pre-requisites
The course is designed for graduate occupational therapists and physiotherapists with some experience treating persons with upper limb dysfunction. This course is not open to students and not recommended for newly graduated therapists, it is an advanced course designed for members of the AHTA.
Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of elbow anatomy and biomechanics.
2. Select and perform appropriate clinical tests to evaluate the elbow.
3. Interpret assessment results to formulate an appropriate diagnosis.
4. Using a biopsychosocial, person-centred approach, design evidence-based treatment plans that reflect clinical assessment findings and the different stages of recovery.
Quality
AHTA courses aim to meet Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Level 8 and are designed according to best practice education standards.
Courses are developed and presented by Accredited Hand Therapists.
All presenters have undertaken a four-stage presenter training program.
Pre-learning
Pre-reading is provided in your member portal. Pre-reading is compulsory and will be assessed.
Content access
The AHTA uses an online Learning Management System (LMS) called Canvas. Refer to 'Pre-learning.'
This will be your ‘online textbook’ for all course content – including videos, pictures, written content, references, and links to other web pages.
When registrations have closed for the course, you will be emailed a link to enrol.
Once you receive this link, you are encouraged to create login details, ready to use on the day. The Home Page includes important information, such as Course Information, Assessment, and Help and Support. The Modules tab is where you will find the course content, including any pre-learning. Announcements are where the course presenters can communicate with you before or during the course. Discussion allows course participants to ask questions or communicate with the presenters and other course participants.
Registration
You must check the prerequisites for this course before completing registration.
Discounts apply for Associate members and Accredited Hand Therapists.
Cancellation
We endeavour to run all courses as scheduled; however, our courses sometimes do not meet the required minimum numbers to go ahead.
We advise that you DO NOT book flights and/or accommodation until the registration closing date (one month before the course).
Please contact us for advice if you wish to book flights earlier.
Refer to the cancellation policy linked below.
Assessment
Participants may choose to undertake the assessment.
Completing and passing the assessment is a requirement for those wishing to apply to become an Accredited Hand Therapist.
Assessment includes:
- a 5 minute practical assessment on the last day of the course
- a one-hour online exam 3 weeks post course
- a case study assignment due 8 weeks post-course.
Participants who cannot complete the exam as scheduled and advertised will forfeit the option of a Certificate of Attainment. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided.
The exam and assignment each contribute 50% to the overall course grade. A minimum overall score of 65% is required to pass the course.
Exam
This course has an exam. The exam is not compulsory. Refer to CPD and Assessment for more information.
Participants undertaking the assessment MUST read the course exam instructions at the link below.
Time
Face-to-face courses are held from 9.00 am – 5.30 pm local time.
Dietary requirements
Please note dietary requirements when completing the online registration form. Not all requirements can be catered for at all venues.
What to bring
- A towel
Disclaimers
Photography and videography
Photos and videos taken at our course may be used for promotion and evaluation; including press releases; publicity materials, newsletters, eNews, social media, presentations and our website. They will not be accompanied by names or other details that could identify individuals.
If you DO NOT consent to the AHTA using images or videos containing your image, you must contact the AHTA office prior to the course and advise the presenter on arrival on the first day of the course.
Intellectual property disclaimer
By registering for a course, you agree that during the course, any contributions verbally or in writing that you make regarding improving, altering or amending the content of the course may be used by the AHTA in subsequent courses and will become the intellectual property of AHTA.
Testimonials
Helen did a great job of presenting the material and explaining concepts clearly. I enjoyed the items she brought for demonstration, e.g. elbow skeleton, elbow braces etc.
The course was very informative and I felt Helen moved through all the theory at a good pace. The manual was very comprehensive so easy to go back and check information if needed.
Great presenter and a very knowledgeable and calm speaker.