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Overview
Key facts
An understanding of the application of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the upper limb is required within hand therapy practice. Hand therapy protocols must be based on in depth understanding of medical and surgical interventions, in order to establish the authenticity of current practice and direct future research.The aim of this module is to enable the therapist to understand and critically review the theoretical underpinnings of treatment protocols and analyse evidence for the effectiveness of existing practice, identify the need for research and implement evidence based practice in hand therapy.
University of Derby's Hand Injuries - Mechanisms And Interventions programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Critically evaluate current variations in hand therapy protocols for hand injuries
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the application of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the upper limb
- Critically analyse how medical or surgical interventions and psychological status impact on hand therapy protocols/guidelines and the progress of the client during rehabilitation
- Identify areas of limited evidence based practice and formulate protocols/guidelines for current therapy based on theory and research
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 328 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree (at least 2:2) or a diploma in occupational therapy or physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification
- An English Language GCSE grade C or equivalent
- You'll also need to currently work in the clinical field of hand therapy
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