Upper Extremity Arthritis: Overview of Evaluation and Treatment
Tracking # 20-853414
Course overview
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition treated by physical and occupational therapy professionals. In this module, therapists will learn to differentiate OA affecting the upper extremity from similar musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. Using clinical examination findings, learners will apply evidence-based techniques to improve pain and function and support their clients in lifelong management. Expectations for outcomes and progress are presented, along with indications for when to refer for medical management.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General Continuing Education
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Category A CCUs