COTA Skills 103 - Acute Hand Injuries, Hip Fractures and Lower Extremity Joint Replacement and Burns

Course overview

•Explain the principles of assessments for ROM, strength, sensibility, edema, soft tissue, and function. •Explain treatment principles for acute hand injuries. •Understand assessments and treatment techniques under OTR supervision. •Explain the impact of a hand injury on physical, cognitive, psychological, and contextual performance areas. •Name causes of hip fractures and joint replacements. •Outline medical management for these conditions. •Describe OT intervention and treatment that address all areas of occupation. •List precautions associated with hip fractures and replacements. •Describe adaptive techniques for LE ADL after hip fracture/replacement. •List skin functions and identify changes caused by burns. •Outline treatment goals for the 3 phases of wound healing. •Examine the value of elevated, antigravity position for the burn patient and give example. •Examine scar management concepts.