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2024 Quarter 2 Education
We post upcoming therapist educational webinars every quarter. Check back to see what we are offering each quarter.
Following the completion of the Inservice, you will receive two separate emails. One will contain a link to the post survey, the second email will contain your certificate. In addition to our virtual offerings, remember that we can still come to your clinic and do an in-person inservice on the topic of your choice, based on availability.
Click here to email us with any questions or request for an Inservice.
Wednesday, April 10
12–1:00pm EST
Components Deeper Dive: K3 -K4 Knees & Feet
Instructor: Renee VanVeld, PT DPT
1 Free Contact Hour for Physical Therapy in Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin
Intermediate Level
This 1-hour inservice for PTs/PTAs will cover prosthetic feet and knees currently available for patients with lower extremity limb loss in the K3 or K4 Medicare Functional Level. Characteristics of each component will be presented along with patient selection criteria. Gait training considerations will be presented based on component characteristics. A certified prosthetist will co-present with a physical therapist.
Register in advance for this webinar by using the link below:
Wednesday, May 15
6:30–8:30pm EST
Community Reintegration Part 2
Instructors: Brooke O’Steen, OTR & Renee VanVeld, PT DPT
2 Free Contact Hour for Occupational and Physical Therapists in Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin
This 2-hour continuing education course is presented in an interdisciplinary format for PTs, PTAs, OTRs, COTAs, and CPs (Certified Prosthetists). Attendees will learn tips to provide to their patients living with either lower or upper extremity limb loss for navigating common community destinations such as schools, universities, parks, swimming pools, public transportation and recreational activities such as bicycling and fishing. This course will cover what could present barriers for individuals wearing prosthetic devices. Content is derived from a combination of clinical experience on the part of the presenters and wide-ranging feedback from people with years of experience wearing prosthetic limbs.
Register in advance for this webinar by using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Tuesday, June 4
12–1:00pm EST
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
Instructor: Brooke O’Steen, OTR
1 Free Contact Hour for Occupational Therapy in Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin
Join us for this 1-hour in-service as we Learn about the latest advancements in upper extremity technology and surgical procedures as well as the OT’s role in ensuring the best fit for your patient! This course covers the basic knowledge that an Occupational Therapist needs to know when treating an upper extremity amputee who has undergone the TMR (Targeted Muscle Reinnervation) surgery. Discover what the parameters are for your patient to be a candidate, the overall timeline, and therapeutic strategies to achieve the best outcome possible for this very advanced procedure.
Register in advance for this webinar by using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The following courses are all 1 hour in length, providing 1 free CEU and can be scheduled with your therapy team at your convenience - either virtually or in-person.
Contact us today to schedule by emailing Natisha Ball (click here).
OT Courses offered in Indiana & Kentucky
> Upper Extremity Prosthetics: Knowing the Facts and Facing the Fears
> Body Powered Vs. Myoelectrics
> Preparing the Patient for a Prosthesis
> ADLs for Amputee Patients: Options for Lower and Upper Extremity
> Partial Hand Prosthetics: Options for Acute and Outpatient
> Prosthetic Components Linked to K-Levels and Function
> Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Comprehensive Approach
PRESENTER
Brooke O’Steen, OTR
Brooke.Osteen@srtpo.net
Upper Extremity Clinical & Education Specialist
PT Courses offered in Indiana & Wiscosin
> Prosthetics: The Puzzle Pieces
> Acute Care Rehab Recommendations for Patients with Amputations
> Post-Acute Care Rehab Recommendations for Patients with Amputations
> Suspension Techniques
> Amputee Gait: Options for Analysis and Interventions
> Prosthetic Components Linked to K-Levels
> Prosthetic Knees and Feet: Options for K1–2 and K3–4 Activity Levels
> Overview of Orthotics: Options for Foot, Ankle, Knee, Cervical, and Spinal
PRESENTER
Renee Van Veld, PT, DPT
Renee.VanVeld@srtpo.net
Lower Extremity Clinical & Education Specialist