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Instructional Level: Advanced

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Connective tissue function and composition
  • The role of collagen
  • Review of genetic inheritance of disorders
  • Factors affecting genetic expression
  • Importance of the zebra as a mascot
  • Evolution of presentation of EDS in the medical field
  • Review of Villefranche nosology
  • Exploration of why the nosology has been replaced
  • Review of the current classifications of EDS
  • Skin presentation
  • Joint presentation
  • Other connective tissue fragility
  • Pain disorders
  • GI involvement
  • Neurological involvement
  • Psychological involvement

Hour 2 & 3

  • Review of 12 classifications of EDS along with the recent unclassified genetic abnormality (excluding hEDS and HSD) to include the following within each diagnosis:
    • Prevalence
    • Presentation
    • Genetics involved
    • Clinical Diagnostic criteria
    • Management strategies if specifics are needed for the disorder
    • Differential diagnoses to look out for

Hour 4

  • Review of the classification of hEDS and HSD to include the following within each diagnoses:
    • Understanding the difference between the diagnoses
    • Prevalence
    • Presentation
    • Genetics involved
    • Clinical Diagnostic criteria
    • Management strategies if specifics are needed for the disorder
    • Differential diagnoses to look out for

Hour 5

  • Importance of creating an EDS management team for the patient
  • Patient presentations varying in complexity
  • Online references for more information

Author

Patricia J Stott PT, DPT, ATC, CHT

Connective Tissue Disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)- Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm ET

Connective Tissue Disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)- Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm ET

5 Hours Instructional Level: Advanced
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Description:

For many years, the group of genetic connective tissue disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) has been considered a “rare” group of disorders. While some of the specific classifications may be rare in presentation, we now understand the group of diagnoses as a whole is not as rare as we once thought. EDS is often misdiagnosed and poorly understood in the medical field. With this poor understanding, the patient is unable to get the wholistic care required for the many systems involved to ensure a better prognosis. Being able to recognize, understand the complexity, and have a conversation with the patient on treatment strategies can help improve quality of life significantly for these individuals.

In this course, you will be provided with the general presentation of the connection tissue disorder along with the genetic background before diving into each specific form of the disorder. You will also learn the prevalence, presentation, clinical diagnostic criteria that leads to testing, and recommended treatment strategies specific to each type of EDS. You will be able to recognize, appropriately refer out, and offer a grounded relationship with your patient to build a confident treatment plan.

Full Course Description
For many years, the group of genetic connective tissue disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) has been considered a “rare” group of disorders. While some of the specific classifications may be rare in presentation, we now understand the group of diagnoses as a whole is not as rare as we once thought. EDS is often misdiagnosed and poorly understood in the medical field. With this poor understanding, the patient is unable to get the wholistic...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain post-schooling education on these specific disorders to efficiently recognize, support, and manage the health of these patients.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the many roles connective tissue has within the human body and what can be involved with a connective tissue disorder.
  • Identify the genetic presentation of EDS and factors that can influence genetic expression.
  • Recognize the history and evolution of presentation and classifications of EDS.
  • Identify the reasoning for replacement of the nosology into new classifications.
  • Select the systems that can be involved in someone with a diagnosis of EDS.
  • Recognize the complexity of the presentation of the disorder as whole.
  • Identify the general presentation of the most common forms of EDS in the clinic (hEDS, cEDS, vEDS).
  • Recognize the clinical diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each subgroup of EDS.
  • Select the management strategies specific for the different categories of EDS if specialized and follow up care is necessary.
  • Identify the difference in diagnostic criteria between the two disorders of hEDS and HSD.
  • Identify the care team that may be needed and involved in an individual patient's care.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain post-schooling education on these specific disorders to efficiently recognize, support, and manage the health of these patients.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the many roles connective tissue has within the human body and what can be involved with a connective tissue disorder.
  • Identify the genetic presentation of EDS and factors that can influence genetic expression.
  • Recognize the history and evolution of presentation and classifications of EDS.
  • Identify the reasoning for replacement of the nosology into new classifications.
  • Select the systems that can be involved in someone with a diagnosis of EDS.
  • Recognize the complexity of the presentation of the disorder as whole.
  • Identify the general presentation of the most common forms of EDS in the clinic (hEDS, cEDS, vEDS).
  • Recognize the clinical diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each subgroup of EDS.
  • Select the management strategies specific for the different categories of EDS if specialized and follow up care is necessary.
  • Identify the difference in diagnostic criteria between the two disorders of hEDS and HSD.
  • Identify the care team that may be needed and involved in an individual patient's care.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 5 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 5 Hours
Physical Therapy: 5 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 5 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.5 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 5 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 5 Hours
Physical Therapy: 5 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 5 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.5 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.