Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CTSET
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the key features of CTS and their impact on patient participation in daily activities.
Select appropriate examination measures to support the diagnosis of CTS and track patient progress toward goals.
Identify at least three evidence-based interventions for conservative or postoperative CTS management to support the patient’s ability to engage in daily tasks.
Outline:
Section 1: Identifying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Functional Impact
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evaluation
Evaluating CTS
Physical Assessment
Special Tests
Postoperative Examination
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Rehabilitation Interventions
Therapeutic Management
Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Scenarios
Putting it Together
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.