Continuing Education online Course for Physical Therapy
Course Curriculum: Surgical Options in Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Types of Shoulder Arthroplasty:
- Differentiate between total shoulder replacement, hemiarthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
- Understand the indications, surgical techniques, expected outcomes, and potential complications of each type.
- Informed Decision-Making:
- Evaluate the appropriateness of different surgical options for individual patient cases.
- Pre-Operative Assessments:
- Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluations, including medical history review, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging.
- Identify potential risk factors and patient selection for shoulder arthroplasty.
- Surgical Technique and Goals:
- Explore the goals and objectives of each surgical procedure.
- Understand the techniques used in different types of shoulder arthroplasty and how they contribute to patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives of PT Course: Surgical Options in Shoulder Arthroplasty
By the end of this online physiotherapy course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate Shoulder Arthroplasty Types:
- Clearly distinguish between total, hemiarthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, including their indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications.
- Make Informed Clinical Decisions:
- Apply knowledge of shoulder arthroplasty options to make well-informed decisions in patient care and treatment planning.
- Perform Pre-Operative Assessments:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and imaging, to identify risks and optimize patient selection.
- Understand Surgical Techniques:
- Comprehend the goals and surgical techniques for various shoulder arthroplasty procedures to improve patient outcomes.
Who Should Enroll
- Physiotherapist
- Orthopedics
- Occupational Therapist
- Athletics Trainer
- Sport Physiologist
CPD Credit Hours
2 Hours
Resources
- 60 Days Access to Learning Resources
- Downloadable Course Material
- CPD Certificate
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with CPD audit and Physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.





