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Fracture Management for the Forearm, Elbow, and Upper Arm

Fracture Management for the Forearm, Elbow, and Upper Arm


6 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
Video
Delivery Type
$105

Description:

Course release date: 8/20/2025

Course Overview

Using short video clips and photos of treatment activities, equipment, and orthoses, along with presentation of protocols and explanations of surgical procedures, this course prepares the beginning and intermediate therapist to successfully treat patients with upper extremity fractures and associated injuries. Current research is presented to support evidence–based practice, and case studies with reflective questions and discussion are used to facilitate problem solving.

Full Course Description
Course release date: 8/20/2025Course OverviewUsing short video clips and photos of treatment activities, equipment, and orthoses, along with presentation of protocols and explanations of surgical procedures, this course prepares the beginning and intermediate therapist to successfully treat patients with upper extremity fractures and associated injuries. Current research is presented to support evidence–based practice, and case studies with reflective questions and discussion are used to facilitate problem solving.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Using short video clips and photos of treatment activities, equipment, and orthoses, along with presentation of protocols and explanations of surgical procedures, this course prepares the beginning and intermediate therapist to successfully treat patients with upper extremity fractures and associated injuries. Current research is presented to support evidence–based practice, and case studies with reflective questions and discussion are used to facilitate problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Differentiate three interventions used to improve proprioception for function. 
  • Analyze the structures that may be injured with forearm fractures.
  • Predict the type of orthosis that will protect the healing structures of a given forearm fracture or fracture dislocation.
  • Relate the injured ligament with the activity modification needed to protect it.
  • Analyze implicit bias.
  • Predict possible reasons for a patient with a complex elbow injury to be making no progress or even losing range of motion from one week to the next.
  • Assess the bony, ligamentous, and dynamic stabilizers of the elbow and proximal radioulnar joints.
  • Categorize the postop restrictions and activity modification guidelines for patients following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Analyze strategies for preventing falls.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Using short video clips and photos of treatment activities, equipment, and orthoses, along with presentation of protocols and explanations of surgical procedures, this course prepares the beginning and intermediate therapist to successfully treat patients with upper extremity fractures and associated injuries. Current research is presented to support evidence–based practice, and case studies with reflective questions and discussion are used to facilitate problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Differentiate three interventions used to improve proprioception for function. 
  • Analyze the structures that may be injured with forearm fractures.
  • Predict the type of orthosis that will protect the healing structures of a given forearm fracture or fracture dislocation.
  • Relate the injured ligament with the activity modification needed to protect it.
  • Analyze implicit bias.
  • Predict possible reasons for a patient with a complex elbow injury to be making no progress or even losing range of motion from one week to the next.
  • Assess the bony, ligamentous, and dynamic stabilizers of the elbow and proximal radioulnar joints.
  • Categorize the postop restrictions and activity modification guidelines for patients following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Analyze strategies for preventing falls.

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic TrainingOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 6
Occupational Therapy: 6
Physical Therapy: 6

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


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13102. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs, Intermediate, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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 TrainingOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 6
Occupational Therapy: 6
Physical Therapy: 6

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


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13102. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs, Intermediate, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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.

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