Assessment and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Course: #5370Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 3562 Reviews
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition, although it is often confused with other pathologies of the upper extremity. This course provides an overview of carpal tunnel syndrome with regards to assessment and conservative as well as surgical management options.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 03337; CE Broker/1.0 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-871009; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Orthopedics
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the anatomy of the carpal tunnel.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the differential diagnoses for carpal tunnel syndrome.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the various treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Course created on December 9, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Anatomy |
| 15-20 Minutes | Etiology |
| 20-25 Minutes | Epidemiology |
| 25-35 Minutes | Assessment |
| 35-45 Minutes | Conservative Treatment |
| 45-55 Minutes | Surgical Treatment |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
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Cameron Van Oort
BSc, MSc, MScOT, CHT
Cameron began his academic endeavors in kinesiology, completing both an undergraduate degree and a master's degree in the field. During his master's degree, he performed research on the effects of physical activity in children with JIA. Subsequently, he went on to complete his master's degree in occupational therapy. He currently practices as a certified hand therapist in multiple private practices, treating a diverse range of conditions and injuries.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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