Upper Limb Plain Film Radiography for Occupational Therapists
About This Course
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
1. List the indications and contraindications for plain film radiography for upper limb musculoskeletal system
2. Recognise normal and some common pathological/degenerative changes in plain film radiography for upper limb musculoskeletal system
3. List the differences in plain film radiography findings between the paediatric and adult population
4. Systematically evaluate plain film radiography and reports for upper limb musculoskeletal system
5. Differentiate and interpret normal and pathological findings in plain film radiography and correlate the findings with clinical examination/observation
6. Integrate plain film radiography findings into safe and effective clinical practice.
What You'll Learn
This post-basic course is designed to develop knowledge and competencies in integrating plain film radiography findings in upper limbs into safe and effective clinical practice by occupational therapist. The speakers will present concepts and skills for x-ray image interpretation of upper limb under normal and different disease conditions. This course also critically appraises the appropriate strategies to facilitate clients' occupational performance based on image findings, goals and treatment plans. Participants who completed this course will be more confident in educating patients about plain film radiography results.
Entry Requirements
Occupational Therapists with minimum 2 years working experience or equivalent.