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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Lorie Schleck, PT

Differential Diagnosis for Shoulder and Upper Extremity

Differential Diagnosis for Shoulder and Upper Extremity

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the differential diagnosis of shoulder and upper extremity pain/conditions. Identification of red flag findings and systemic sources of upper extremity symptoms is outlined, and relevant clinical findings for the differential diagnosis of upper extremity conditions are presented. 

Full Course Description
The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the differential diagnosis of shoulder and upper extremity pain/conditions. Identification of red flag findings and systemic sources of upper extremity symptoms is outlined, and relevant clinical findings for the differential diagnosis of upper extremity conditions are presented. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the differential diagnosis of shoulder and upper extremity pain/conditions. Identification of red flag findings and systemic sources of upper extremity symptoms is outlined, and relevant clinical findings for the differential diagnosis of upper extremity conditions are presented.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Interpret the fundamental role of differential diagnosis for healthcare providers. 
  • Predict red flag and yellow flag conditions for shoulder and upper extremity conditions. 
  • Interpret important findings to consider when accurately diagnosing shoulder and upper extremity problems.   
  • Predict potential viscerogenic and systemic origins of shoulder and upper extremity pain. 
  • Categorize the important findings that confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s shoulder and/or upper extremity problem. 
  • Predict the important objective findings and limitations in occupational performance that confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s shoulder and/or upper extremity problem. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the differential diagnosis of shoulder and upper extremity pain/conditions. Identification of red flag findings and systemic sources of upper extremity symptoms is outlined, and relevant clinical findings for the differential diagnosis of upper extremity conditions are presented.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Interpret the fundamental role of differential diagnosis for healthcare providers. 
  • Predict red flag and yellow flag conditions for shoulder and upper extremity conditions. 
  • Interpret important findings to consider when accurately diagnosing shoulder and upper extremity problems.   
  • Predict potential viscerogenic and systemic origins of shoulder and upper extremity pain. 
  • Categorize the important findings that confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s shoulder and/or upper extremity problem. 
  • Predict the important objective findings and limitations in occupational performance that confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s shoulder and/or upper extremity problem. 

Disclosures:

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapist

Instructional Level: Intermediate. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –  Lorie Schleck is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapist

Instructional Level: Intermediate. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –  Lorie Schleck is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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.