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    Upper Extremity Evaluation and Intervention (Part 2)

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
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Course Description

COURSE LEVEL: Beginner

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
  2. Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

  • This live event is streamed in real time.
  • Course agenda is in Central time, please adjust for your time zone
  • Registrants who attend the live broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
  • All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
  • A group may view the course together, however each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend/view entire course
  • Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
  • Complete online course evaluation

CEUs:

  • OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
  • PTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
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Course Objectives

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

  • Design client-centered intervention plans that integrate occupation-based treatment strategies for individuals with upper extremity dysfunction.
  • Demonstrate advanced psychomotor skills required for the safe fabrication, fitting, and adjustment of upper extremity orthoses.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of orthotic and therapeutic interventions in promoting tissue healing, functional performance, and occupational participation.
  • Integrate evidence-based rehabilitation approaches for common upper extremity conditions including fractures, arthritis, tendinitis, peripheral nerve injuries, and tendon repairs.
  • Formulate safe and effective treatment interventions that incorporate PAMs as adjunctive modalities to enhance pain modulation, tissue healing, and functional outcomes.
  • Justify clinical reasoning and intervention choices using current evidence, client factors, and occupational therapy practice frameworks in upper limb rehabilitation.

Sarah C. Donley

OTD, MD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UL, ITOT

Sarah C. Donley is a highly accomplished and experienced Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, with a diverse background in clinical practice, academia, and research. She holds a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.
Sarah currently serves as an Instructor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, a role she began in July 2023. Prior to this, she was an Adjunct at the Institute for Occupational Therapy Education at Widener University, and worked as a Certified Hand Therapist at Cooper University Healthcare and NovaCare Rehabilitation.
Sarah is also an active contributor to her field through research and professional presentations. She is a published author in the Annals of Plastic Surgery and has presented her work at prestigious conferences, including the American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire Annual Conference and the American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting. Her research focuses on the alignment of fieldwork experiences with hand therapy education and the perceptions of fieldwork educators.

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00
Registration & Set-Up
08:00 - 10:00
Upper Extremity Evaluation (ROM, Manual Muscle Testing, Grip/Pinch Strength Testing, Volumetry, Edema, Fine Motor Coordination)
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:00
Special Tests (Cases and Application)
11:00 - 12:00
Designing Interventions: Therapy Equipment
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 02:30
Physical Agent Modalities (Cases & Application)
02:30 - 02:45
Break
02:45 - 04:45
Wrist Immobilization Orthosis Fabrication
04:45 - 05:00
Wrap-Up and Questions

Day 2

07:30 - 08:00
Set-Up
08:00 - 10:00
Hand-Based Thumb Spica Orthosis Fabrication
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:00
Relative Motion Orthosis Fabrication
11:00 - 11:30
Serial Cast Fabrication
11:30 - 12:00
Orthosis-Check Out
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 01:45
Treatment Planning: Evidence Search
01:45 - 02:00
Break
02:00 - 03:00
Treatment Plan Development
03:00 - 03:45
Treatment Plan Presentation & Reflection
03:45 - 04:00
Wrap-Up and Questions

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 15 Hours
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (15 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2802009TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 15 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX (TX 15 CCUs, APTA#2802009TX)
  • 18 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1384482)
  • 18 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 15 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 15 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, AR, FL, GA, OK, SC, V.I.

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


    Reviews

    Sarah Donley is an AMAZING person, and a great teacher. She is very knowledgeable and down to earth. She teaches in a very methodical and easy to understand way.

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    Thank you!!! Amazing course! Come back!

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    Lesley, Sarah, and DJ Craig were so great to meet and have the opportunity to learn with. Sarah was amazing! I loved this course! (come back to NDMU!! :) )

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    I couldn't recommend this course enough! Dr. Donley is so knowledgeable and articulate. The hands on portion of the course was so fun and engaging.

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    I loved this course!

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    The CIAO activities were valuable in enhancing my understanding of person-centered care and professional growth. They provided practical insights that will help me deliver more effective and meaningful occupational therapy services.

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026

    I really liked the hands on course, good explanation & help. I loved this course.

    - Baltimore, MD / Jul 2026