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2023-2024 UE Institute Schedule
Description:
A ten-month case study series of hand and upper extremity topics, UE Institute is an online study tool developed to provide structure and support for new hand and upper extremity therapists, expand clinical reasoning, and to help mentoring pairs organize format and content. This program is free to ASHT members.
- The program is targeted to therapists with 0-3 years experience, as well as change of career therapists
- Includes one online lesson per month (with rotating instructors) from September 2023 to June 2024
Note: Recorded sessions of the UE Institute from 2018 thru current semester may be accessed under the Course Recordings section at the bottom of this webpage. Each of these recorded sessions offers from 1 to 1.25 continuing education hours.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Identify one method of assessment for each topic in the syllabus
- Determine appropriate therapy interventions utilizing basic tissue healing principles
- Identify appropriate orthosis interventions for various topics in the syllabus
Continuing Education:
Attendees earn 1.25 continuing education hour/0.125 CEUs for each monthly session attended.
Q&A Period: Attendees may submit questions during the live course session via the Question Box. Questions will be answered after the live session on the UE Institute e-Community.
Instructions on how to access UE Institute e-Community
Registration:
Free for ASHT members, but registration is required for each live monthly session.
Course Recordings
Session Title: 2024 April UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Bone (Part 2) - Humeral Fracture/Radial Nerve Palsy Injuries and Terrible Triad Elbow Injuries
Presenters: Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT & Heather Weesner OTR/L, CHT
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Read MoreSession Title: 2024 March UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Bone - Hand Fractures and Distal Radius Fractures
Presenters: Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT and Stephanie Strouse OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Heather Weesner, OTR/L...
Read MoreSession Title: 2024 February UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Soft Tissue (Part 2) - Wounds and Dupuytren’s Contracture
Presenters: Nora Barrett MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC and Kathleen Albert MS, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Tara...
Read MoreSession Title: 2024 January UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Soft Tissue/Tendon - TFCC Injuries and Carpal Instability
Presenters: Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT and Kathleen Albert, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Heather Weesner...
Read MoreSession Title: 2023 December UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Tendon (Part 2) - Extensor Tendon Injuries and Flexor Tendon Injuries
Presenters: Elise Rochford, MOT, OTR/L, CHT and Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: ...
Read MoreSession Title: 2023 November UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Tendon - Lateral Epicondylitis and Trigger Finger
Presenters: Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT and Heather Weesner OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L...
Read MoreSession Title: 2023 October UE Institute - Case Study Series: Focus on Nerve - Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injuries and Radial Nerve Palsy Injuries
Presenters: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT and Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: ...
Read MoreSession Title: 2023 September UE Institute - Case Studey Series: Focus on Chronic Pain
Presenters: Alyssa Phillips CScD, MOT, OTR/L & Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Moderator: Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT
Learning...
Read MorePresenters: Heather Weesner, OTR/L CHT & Stephanie Ye, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
Moderator: Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:...
Presenters: Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT; Stephanie Ye, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS; and Cara Smth, PT, DPT, CHT
Moderator: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants...
Presenters: Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT and Alessia DGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify...
Presenters: Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT; Alessia DGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Heather Weesner, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be...
Presenters: Jodi Moore, OTD, OT/L, CHT and Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- ...
Presenters: Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT; Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT; Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Michelle McMurray, MOT OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:...
Presenters: Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT & Heather Weesner, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Mary Barnes, MOT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify one method...
Presenters: Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT; Jodi Moore, OTD, OT/L, CHT; Heather Weesner, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be...
Presenters: Stephanie Ye, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS; Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT; Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Moderator: Mary Barnes, MOT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able...
Presenter:
Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify one method of assessment for each topic in the syllabus
- Determine appropriate therapy...
Presenter:
Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify four purposes for orthoses
- Differentiate between pathology of OA versus RA
- Identify...
Presenter:
Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the anatomy of the flexor tendons and extensor tendons from origin to insertion and describe...
Presenter:
Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Correctly identify nerve innervations for upper extremity musculature.
- Identify classification...
Presenter:
Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify common and uncommon fractures of the wrist and their potential complications.
- Define carpal...
Presenter:
Karol Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand fracture classification.
- Understand the phases of fracture healing. ...
Presenter:
Jodi Moore, OTD, OT/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Apply the principle of modalities when developing therapeutic interventions.
- Understand the short and...
Presenter:
Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
(* The material for this course was provided by Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT)
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- ...
Presenter:
Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Correctly identify the structures and understand the biomechanics of the shoulder.
- Identify necessary...
Presenter:
Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Identify the structures and understand the biomechanics of the elbow joint.
- Identify necessary components of...
Presenter:
Jodi Moore, OTD, OTL, CHT
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Identify the anatomical hand and wrist structures
- Determine the functional plane of motion of each joint and the...
Presented by Kim Kraft, Pt, DPT, CHT
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify different characteristics of orthotic material.
- Identify safety precautions when fabricating...
Presented by Susanne Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Correctly identify nerve innervations for upper extremity musculature.
- Identify classification of...
Presented by Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the anatomy of the flexor tendons and extensor tendons from origin to insertion and describe function...
Presented by Jill Yanick, OTRL, CHT
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify key intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments of the wrist.
- Define carpal instability patterns of...
Presented by Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT and Karol Spraggs-Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify different characteristics of orthotic material. ...
Presented by Jodi Moore, OTD, OT/L, CHT
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Apply the principle of modalities when developing therapeutic interventions.
- Understand the short and long...
Presented by Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT & Karol Spraggs-Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Perform a systematic examination of the hand and wrist for...
Presented by Romina Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the structures and understand the biomechanics of the shoulder and elbow...
Presented by Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT and Jodi Moore, OTD, OT/L, CHT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the anatomical hand and wrist structures ...
