Under Pressure: Coping With Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

$15.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is a common upper extremity disorder affecting the ulnar nerve. CuTS presents with similar signs and symptoms to that of carpal tunnel syndrome and other ulnar nerve entrapment syndromes, therefore appropriate differentiation is important when developing a treatment program. Learners will gain an understanding of how to evaluate and treat CuTS, as well as surgical options available for those who do not respond to conservative treatment.

About the Course Author

Donna completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from East Carolina University in December 1990. She has extensive pediatric experience in both school- based, outpatient clinic, preschool, daycare, home health, and teletherapy settings throughout the course of her career. Significant knowledge and expertise in treating developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy, and congenital abnormalities with children in various settings from infancy to high school age level have been her primary focus. Donna Greene, B.S. OTR/L has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Kristen graduated from Springfield College in 2012 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She completed an Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Residency through Evidence in Motion in 2014. She has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting and her clinical experience includes the treatment of patients with vestibular disorders, post-concussion syndrome, complex hypermobility disorders, and a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. Kristen Wulfing, PT, DPT has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (13 Match)

American Occupational Therapy Association

1.00HOURS

Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Category: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.0 contact hours, approval number 20-783952.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists

1.00HOURS

Relias Learning is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

1.00HOURS

This course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEUs.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy

1.00HOURS

This course was approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval #: 2008-064. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Ohio Physical Therapy Association

0.75HOURS

This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association, approval number 20S1954. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

1.00HOURS

Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-PT13
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2023-06-30
Learning Objectives:

Define cubital tunnel syndrome and the associated anatomy.; Classify nonsurgical approaches to treatment.; Determine how to assess for cubital tunnel syndrome.; Identify the etiology of cubital tunnel syndrome.; Recognize the most common surgical approaches and the prognostic factors for optimal outcomes.
Outline:

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Presentation
Path of the Ulnar Nerve
The Cubital Tunnel
Differential Diagnosis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Examination
Comprehensive Exam
Patient History
Physical Evaluation
Clinical Tests
Diagnostics
Outcome Measures
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conservative Treatment
Treatment Options
Patient Education
Medications
Goal Setting
Review
Summary
Section 5: Surgical Approaches
Surgical Consideration
Decompression
Transposition
Medial Epicondylectomy
Post-Operative Protocol
Prognostic Factors
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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