Why EIM
We’re reimagining health care education that takes you to the next next level. With learning that takes place where you are, evidence-based practice, and better outcomes for your patients, our education is transformative. That’s why EIM.
For: PT, OT
The goal of this 8-week instructor-led course is to thoroughly understand the upper quarter as it relates to the evaluation and treatment of a variety of common diagnoses seen in hand therapy.
By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:
- Locate and demonstrate appropriate upper quarter anatomy and kinesiology.
- Gain appropriate history and subjective information as it relates to upper quarter diagnoses.
- Select and perform appropriate special tests to evaluate the upper quarter.
- Discuss evidence-based treatments for conservative management of a variety of upper quarter diagnoses.
- Articulate the precautions and evidence-based care of post-operative treatment of the upper quarter.
- Identify appropriate orthotics and immobilization needs related to upper quarter diagnoses.
- Identify and address functional limitations related to occupational performance, focusing on ADL and IADL tasks.
Evidence In Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8114. This Distance learning-interactive activity is offered at 40.75 CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
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