Credit Hours
2.0 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the role of orthotists in rehabilitation, including their expertise in orthosis design, fabrication, and patient assessment.
- Participants will be able to explain the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in rehabilitation and how orthotists contribute to the overall care team.
- Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to discuss the evolving recognition of orthotists in clinical guidelines and apply this knowledge to enhance the integration of orthotists in patient care.
Course Description
Perceived Role Responsibilities Among Physical Therapists and Orthotists (JPO035-1B)
This course explores the role of orthotists in rehabilitation, covering their expertise in orthosis design, fabrication, and patient assessment. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and addresses the evolving recognition of orthotists in clinical guidelines.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Sally Kenworthy, MPO
• Ariel Reno, MS
• Andrew Reid, MS
Disclaimer
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