Paediatric Splinting
A complete paediatric hand therapy splinting program designed for clinicians
who want specialist skills
without needing to travel or wait for in‑person workshops.
Workshop Description
Paediatric patients are different from adult patients and can pose many challenges. This specialized, online CPD course provides a valuable learning opportunity for Paediatric Therapists who treat hands, and Hand Therapists who treat children!
We address upper limb issues that arise when treating musculoskeletal, congenital and neuromuscular conditions in a paediatric patient. Presented with support from evidence-based information regarding normal hand development, evaluation, therapeutic intervention and splinting intervention.
For the practical components of the workshop, it is preferable for attendees to have someone to practice on during the sessions
Specialized Paediatric Skills, Delivered On-Demand
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this online course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique considerations involved in assessing and treating children
- Identify common paediatric hand conditions and their functional impacts
- Apply age appropriate assessment strategies and clinical reasoning
- Select and adapt treatment approaches suited to paediatric needs
- Integrate practical techniques to support engagement and successful outcomes
Presented by: Alison Coyle
Course includes review of:
- Normal hand skill development from birth to 5 years
- Developmental and functional issues for children with musculoskeletal, congenital and neuromuscular conditions
- Specific splinting intervention for these children
- Overview of splinting intervention principles and techniques specifically for paediatric patients (including decision making for therapy intervention, home program, splinting & progressions)
- Methods to encourage cooperation during fabrication and to enhance compliance with use of splints with paediatric patients
Complete these self-study video-recorded lectures prior to the practical workshop:
- Fundamentals of Paediatric Hand Therapy (~ 60 minutes)
- Paediatrics & neuromuscular conditions (~ 90 minutes)
- Paediatric hand assessment (~ 45 minutes)
Practical workshop (in person or via Zoom Classroom)
: 7 hours
- Dorsal – Ventral Positioning Splint (Blythedale Children’s Hospital)
- Dynamic Wrist Extension Assist Splint (Dr Judy Ranka)
- Finger Spreader Night Positioning Splint (Dr Brian Hoare)
- NRX Fig-8 Thumb Strap
- NRX TAP Strap
- Hand Based Thumb Splint (incl modifications & progressions)
- Wrist cock-up splint (incl modifications & progressions)
- Finger splints (incl modifications & progressions)
CPD (for HTNZ logbook):
A9 Online courses with an assessed component:
5 points per 4-hour module (ie 5 points for all 3 videos and 10 points for 8 hour online workshop)
Certificate of completion
Pricing:
materials list)
Standard: $325 + GST (all of the above, including thermoplastics / materials * plus P & H)
Premium: $450.00 + GST (all of the above, plus optional live Q&A or case consults)
* This must be paid in full 1 month prior to start date
We are excited to offer the hybrid between self-study, zoom +/- in-person. This is designed to be flexible and accommodating to clinician’s busy schedules. Complete the learning at home one unit at a time, prior to the practical workshop, so that you can digest the information, assimilate it, and apply it to patients. Whether joining us for the practical sessions from home / clinic or in person, all materials are included (to NZ addresses; overseas participants will be provided with a list of required materials).
(Costs include all materials, course workbook and light lunch)
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