CE: Upper Extremity Strength Evaluation and Intervention - OT Refresher Course

Review entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and design interventions for remediation of upper extremity strength deficits. Topics include strength evaluation and manual muscle testing; evaluation of grip and pinch strength; and interventions to remediate muscle weakness.

COURSE WILL REOPEN IN SPRING 2024 WITH NEWLY REVISED CONTENT!

Objectives

1. Determine when evaluation of upper extremity strength is appropriate and the best method for obtaining such data.
2. Determine when muscle strengthening is indicated.
3. Describe preparatory and occupation based interventions as a mechanism for improving strength.

Contact hours: 6
AOTA Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.6
NBCOT Professional Development Units (PDUs): 
AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery: Evaluation, Intervention, Outcomes.

The University of Minnesota is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, provider #7872.  This online course is  offered at 6 contact hours (.6 AOTA CEU's). Course level: Introductory level. Categories: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.