Hand therapy,
burns & plastics education for Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists
OUR PURPOSE
Handed is a social enterprise funding education opportunities for health care workers in low and middle income countries using profits from our workshops and webinars.
COURSES
Karina Lewis - Read More
Presenter:
Dates:
Courses for Jan/Feb 2019 have been completed. To register your interest for future courses, please contact HandEd at
Course Description:
This one-day course is aim at entry to mid-career therapists, or those who are wanting to refresh their knowledge in the management of tendon injuries.
The course will cover:
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Flexor tendon injuries
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Extensor tendon injuries
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Surgery
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Brief overview of anatomy
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Assessment
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Healing timeframes and influences
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Therapy protocols and reasoning
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Troubleshooting
Management of Tendon Injuries
Angela Thynne - Read More
Occupational Therapist
Scar Care
Frances Thomsen
Senior Occupational Therapist
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Dr Brendan Louie
Plastic Surgeon - Read more
Presenters:
Dates:
Wednesday 1st of May
Clinical Skills Development Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane.
*Video conferencing also available - please email for further details*
Course Description:
This one-day course is aimed at those wanting to increase their confidence and knowledge in plastics.
It is suitable for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
This course will be run by experienced plastics therapists and a plastic surgeon.
This course will cover:
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Flap and skin graft types, indications and management
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Surgery
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Assessment
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Inpatient and post discharge management
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Compression garment prescription and indications
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Oedema and scar management in the plastics context
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Splinting
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Troubleshooting complex cases and scenarios
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Case studies and practical application of coban.
Management of Flaps & Skin Grafts
Karina Lewis - Read More
Presenter:
Dates:
TBA
Course Description:
Congratulations! Your about to embark on one of the most exciting times of your life.
I look back at my first professional CV and interviews and cringe. Since then (thankfully) I have been both an interviewee and interviewer, and have learnt what works, and what doesn’t.
This short course is designed to your build confidence with the job application process – selection criteria, interview techniques and CV content.
It can be run with 1-3 people for 1 hour.
New Grad's CV & Interview Prep
CONTACT US
0488779116
