Upper & Lower Extremity Prosthetics: An Overview

Upper & Lower Extremity Prosthetics: An OverviewDESCRIPTION To further broaden the scope and continuity of care skills of all members of the rehabilitation team, this webinar will explore necessary considerations to ensure proper prosthetic care, and will review the following: common principles and classifications of prosthetic devices, functional training, and troubleshooting techniques. This information is important because it promotes and supports collaboration between team members, and an

DESCRIPTION
To further broaden the scope and continuity of care skills of all members of the rehabilitation team, this webinar will explore necessary considerations to ensure proper prosthetic care, and will review the following: common principles and classifications of prosthetic devices, functional training, and troubleshooting techniques. This information is important because it promotes and supports collaboration between team members, and an interdisciplinary approach to patient care cultivates a patient centered environment which helps patients achieve their full potential as they return to life after amputation.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply prosthetic specific considerations in determining the prosthetic prescription
2. Identify functional therapy goals with regards to the patient’s prosthesis
3. Utilize a systematic approach to troubleshooting prosthetic use

INSTRUCTOR
Breanne R. Moen, CPO/LPO, MSOP

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Nursing

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Release Date 11/4/2020, Expiration Date 6/30/2027. 

Occupational Therapy 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development.  Course approval ID#00523.  This distance learning – independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge].  AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. 

Physical Therapy

The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.   Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP                                 Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT                            Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT                                                   Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC             Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Breanne R. Moen, CPO/LPO, MSOP                        Has nothing to disclose. 

ACADEMY POLICIES
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