Course Curriculum

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    Complete the following to earn 0.5 Hours of CEUs

    • Overview

    • Download Course Handout

    • SaeboGlove: Grasping Functional Recovery

    • Course Review

    • SaeboGlove Quiz

    • Course Feedback Survey

Overview

This 30-minute continuing education course is presented by Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, LSVT, the Director of Clinical Services for Saebo, Inc. The course will introduce you to the basic principles of the SaeboGlove, evidence-based research concerning the purpose and use of dynamic orthotics for neurological recovery, and reasons to use finger extension assist devices for upper extremity recovery. This introductory CEU course is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, Orthotists) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with 0.5 NBCOT PDUs (0.05 AOTA CEUs), following completion of the presentation and a ≥80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course. This course will provide topics covering functional splinting and finger extension assist devices for upper limb recovery, the research behind the development of the SaeboGlove, diagnoses that benefit from the use of the SaeboGlove, and why video presentation on before and after-effects of using the SaeboGlove on various diagnoses.

Objectives

  • Be able to identify/explain EBR related to the effects of hemiparesis/hemiplegia

  • Be able to identify/explain EBR related to the importance of task-specific training for the upper limb

  • Be able to identify/explain EBR related to the SaeboGlove

  • Learn the features and benefits of using the SaeboGlove for upper extremity recovery

  • Be able to identify the client population to use the SaeboGlove

Agenda

  • Evidence showing that intervention may be lacking when it comes to the proper treatment of the affected upper limb i

  • Evidence-based research on hemiparesis and the nonfunctional hand

  • Evidence-based research on functional splints, benefits of functional training, and finger extension assist devices

  • Features and benefits of the SaeboGlove

  • Who benefits from, and uses for, the SaeboGlove

  • Before-and-after effect of using the SaeboGlove on common diagnoses

  • Evidence-based research about the SaeboGlove

  • Review of presentation handout for quiz

  • 10-question quiz

Instructor(s)

Director of Clinical Services, Saebo, Inc.

Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, LSVT-BIG

Dr. Scott Thompson is a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in geriatrics and neurological rehabilitation with advanced treatment certifications in CSRS, LSVT-BIG and Saebo certifications. He currently is the Director of Clinical Services for Saebo, Inc., which includes product and business development, CEU development, research, marketing, sales, and online instructional videos. He also works as a per diem therapist to remain connected to clients, colleagues, and treatment, serves on multiple college advisory boards, and is a former executive chair for his State's Association and Foundation.

Accommodations

  • Cancellations

    If Saebo decides to cancel this course, for whatever reason, a notification will be sent to the original email used for participation in this course. If the participant would like to cancel their participation, please provide a short email to sthompson@saebo.com and you will be removed from the course.

  • Extra Accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to sthompson@saebo.com explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you if given a substantial amount of time prior to participation.