This course is a review of scar biology and abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function. Information is provided on conservative care provided by OTs, including scar assessment, intervention, and outcomes measurements.
This course is part of our Hand Therapy Review Series. This content would fall under the "Upper Extremity Evaluation & Intervention" topic area for the CHT examination.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 01660; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-815210; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the features of abnormal scarring.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the functional impact abnormal scarring may have on a client.
- After this course, participants will be able to list recommendations for scar management that are supported by evidence.
Course created on February 17, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Scar biology |
| 15-25 Minutes | Assessment of scarring and function |
| 25-40 Minutes | Conservative intervention for abnormal scarring |
| 40-50 Minutes | Outcomes measurements |
| 50-55 Minutes | Clinical application of recommendations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
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Patti Sharp
OTD, MS, OTR/L
Patti Sharp is an occupational therapist with 18 years of pediatric experience who works in outpatient therapy at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 and her Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2012. Patti was recently awarded specialty certification in pediatrics by the American Occupational Therapy Association. She previously worked in burns and neurorehabilitation, but now focuses on enhancing care in the developmental world. Patti is an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati and has a contagious passion for evidence-based practice that she aims to share with students and peers.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 01660. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.