Comprehensive Review of Hip Fractures

About this Certificate Program

Get the inside scoop on hip fracture from an outstanding medical/rehabilitation team of nationally renowned orthopedic surgeons and therapists. Watch Dr. Carole Lewis and other seasoned therapists in action in acute and post-acute settings. Get the facts on controversial issues such as the safety of weight-bearing status. Update your care using the most current evidence-based evaluations and interventions in both physical and occupational therapy. Finally, get the questions that you have always wanted to ask an orthopedic surgeon answered.

Target audience

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, and occupational therapist assistants who work in all settings.

Goals & objectives

• Justify weight-bearing status in hip fracture patients

• Demonstrate several evidence-based evaluations for hip fracture patients

• Design a comprehensive research-based treatment program for hip fracture patients

• Discuss the unique role of OT in any setting for patients with hip fracture

• Compare and contrast hip fracture fixation devices