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Being Hands-on in Hand Therapy: 3 topics that are changing therapy outcomes

Instructor

Mrs Niki Singh
Occupational therapist

  • CE Hours: 0.3
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Format: On-Demand (Asynchronous)
  • Price: $45.00
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Course Description

All-in-one course designed to equip you with the essential skills to thoroughly assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of hand injuries and conditions. Discover innovative approaches to assessment and treatment, and gain the confidence to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
This course offers a comprehensive, full-circle approach, covering assessment from start to finish, therapy guidelines, and clinical strategies for managing various upper limb conditions. It goes beyond standard treatment protocols by focusing on practical problem-solving, enabling you to adapt even with limited experience or resources. Emphasis will be placed on clinical reasoning, key treatment principles, and expert tips to enhance your decision-making skills.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Demonstrate effective assessment skills to evaluate and treat specific hand conditions following established protocols.
Apply anatomical knowledge to problem-solve and develop treatment plans for hand injuries.
Utilize clinical tips and strategies to improve outcomes in hand therapy for common hand injuries.
Identify and address complications in hand rehabilitation to enhance client recovery and function.

Completion requirements

Participants have to:

  • Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 3 hour and survey completion.
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • No partial credits - you must meet all requirements to receive your completion certificate and AOTA CEUs “if applicable”
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.

Who is this for

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • 00:00 - 60:15

Topic 1: Mastering Assessment: A Complete Approach for thorough assessment

  • 00:00 - 60:00

Topic 2: Fractures of the Hand: Best Practices & Rehabilitation

  • 00:00 - 60:00

Topic 3: Tendon Injuries: Assessment, Treatment & Recovery

Meet The Speaker

Mrs Niki Singh

Occupational therapist
Niki Singh has been working in upper limb and physical rehabilitation for 24 years in Durban, South Africa. Professionally Niki Singh has been past president and regional chair of the South African Society of Hand Therapists.
She is also a member of the South African Society of Hand Surgeons and presented hand therapy talks with them in the past. Together with a local hand surgeon, Niki cofounded, hosts and administers the KwaZulu-Natal hand webinar group that started during Covid lockdown in 2020, which is now expanding to another region in South Africa to provide talks/journal article or case study discussions for Occupational therapists and hand surgeons.
Due to her immense passion for promoting upper limb rehabilitation, talks on various topics have also been done for other professional bodies such as the OT/ PT societies in KZN, nursing groups, etc. Niki Singh has also been involved with lecturing to OT undergraduates in KZN, on various topics as per the curriculum.

Previous presentations, professional accomplishments

Talks and presentations were conducted over time for these various professional organizations (for surgeons, OTs, PTs and other allied health care workers):  – SASHT (South African Society of Hand Therapists) – National and Regional level – KwaZulu-Natal Hand Webinar – SASSH (South African society for surgery of the hand) – OTASA (Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa) – Physiotherapy and other hand interest groups – Nonprofit Organization talks – elderly, nursing groups and caregiver courses – Lecturing undergraduate OT 2, 3, 4 (hands) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal  Accomplishments: The main accomplishments in the field of hand rehabilitation have been 
  • 2006 – Completing her diploma in hand rehabilitation 
  • 2018 to 2020 – Participated in research as a Clinician in a National clinical trial in South Africa for Conexions – FDP Flexor Tendon Device
  • From 2023 to date – Conducting a hand mentorship program in her private practice to help novice therapists gain skill in hand therapy, on a one-to-one platform
  • 2024 – Won the accolade of best Occupational Therapist in the “Best of Durban“ Choice Readers Award
  • Published a scientific article on Mirror Therapy in Stroke patients in the OTASA Focus Journal 2024

Current Professional Affiliations (state and national affiliations)

  • SASHT: Past President (for one term) and Regional Chairperson (for two terms)
  • OTASA: Additional EXCO member on private practice group
  • NPOs: Secretary of the Ramakrishna clinic of SA – Durban.
From 2016 to date
  • Board member SANCA: South Africa Narcotic and Drugs association
  • Offering input for Occupational therapy intervention for inpatient and outpatient care.

Disclosures

Financial

  • ReadySetConnect collects fees from the audience to participate in this training webinar

Non-Financial

  • The provider of the webinar, ReadySetConnect, is a practice management software. Participants of the webinar would become aware of the ReadySetConnect.

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in March 2025. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until March 2030.

Refund policy

  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason

Special Requests

Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

Compliance Policy

For any compliance concerns or complaints, please reach out to diana@readysetconnect.com. All submissions will be reviewed and addressed, within two working days. Records will be retained in accordance with our policy.

FAQs

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Linda Hall
1 year ago
This webinar delivered a solid overview of assessment and treatment, with great clinical pearls along the way. I found the expert tips very applicable to both acute and outpatient settings. Highly recommend!
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Samantha Evans
1 year ago
I loved how this course didn’t just focus on theory—it dove into actionable strategies. The treatment planning section using anatomical knowledge was particularly insightful. This will definitely influence how I approach hand injuries moving forward.
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Patricia Taylor
1 year ago
The course covered everything from assessments to complications in rehab. I found the emphasis on adapting treatments with limited resources especially useful. I feel more prepared to tackle tricky cases now.
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Amanda Carter
1 year ago
A very informative and well-structured course. The tips shared were practical and helped clarify some of the more complex aspects of hand rehabilitation. Definitely a must-watch if you're treating upper limb conditions regularly.
1 year ago
This course gave me a fresh perspective on hand therapy. The assessment techniques and treatment strategies were easy to understand and apply. I especially appreciated the focus on clinical reasoning—great for building confidence in real-world settings!

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