Expert-Led Learning

Learn from industry experts and enhance your splinting skills with practical insights and techniques.

Interactive Quizzes

Test your knowledge and reinforce learning through fun and interactive quizzes designed to boost retention.

Instructional Videos

Watch step-by-step instructional videos to master splinting techniques and apply them with confidence.

About the Splinting Course

This 201 course is designed for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and certified hand therapists looking to strengthen their orthotic fabrication skills. Participants will review upper extremity anatomy and biomechanics, explore static, static progressive, and dynamic orthoses, and learn practical techniques for fabrication, modification, adjustment, contracture management, and clinical problem solving. Engaging lectures, interactive quizzes, and instructional videos help support a practical, application-focused learning experience. Enroll today and take the first step towards your professional growth.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 29 Lessons

  1. 1
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      How to navigate this course

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      Disclaimer

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      Course Introduction

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      Readings for Introduction

  2. 2
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      Anatomy of the Hand

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      Readings for Module

  3. 3
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      Differing Types of Orthoses

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      Contracture Orthoses

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      Readings for Module

  4. 4
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      Progressive Soft Hand Orthosis Modification Using Thermoplastics

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      Pre-Cut and Pre-Formed Functional Position Splints

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      Anti-Spasticity Ball Split Modification

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      Readings for Module

  5. 5
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      Introduction to Dynamic Splints

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      Pre-Formed Dynamic Wrist Splint Adjustment

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      Wrist Positioning Splint Fabrication Using Aquatubes

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      Dynamic Elbow Splint Fabrication Using a Resistance Band

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      Radial Bar Wrist Cock-up Splint Fabrication with Outriggers

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      Readings for Module

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      Clinical Techniques & Problem Solving

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      Using Aquatube for Proper Finger Positioning During Splinting

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      Custom Pen Grip Fabrication Using Thermoplastic Pellets

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      Butterfly Thumb Spica Fabrication Using Thermoplastic Pellets

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      Finger Gutter Splint Modification Using 50-50 Elastomer

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      Readings for Module

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      Thank You

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      Test your learning of this course

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      CEU Certificate/ Information

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      CEU Information

Continuing Education Information

Structure & Function Education is a licensed CE sponsor of physical therapy continuing education by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR # 216.010569), is an approved provider of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision - Physical Therapy (# 50-61779) and an accredited provider of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. (This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2606064TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.) Other direct approvals by physical therapy state boards and APTA chapters are noted on the left side of the certificate. Additionally, courses approved by other state boards and APTA Chapters are likely to be accepted for licensure credit in other jurisdictions based on the regulations noted in the left side of this certificate. Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm. Structure & Function Education (BOC AP #P10069) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. Structure & Function Education is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards to offer continuing education for Chiropractors. This program is eligible for CE Hours for providers in states that accept PACE. If you have any questions about CEU approval for this course, please inquire with [email protected].

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