Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Orthosis Fabrication - A.T. Still University

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A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ

Date: May 9, 2026

Time: 8 am – approximately 5:30 pm 

Location:
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206

Instructor:
To be determined

Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Orthosis Fabrication

1-Day Course:
Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Orthosis Fabrication is a hands-on, lab based course that provides a strong foundation in custom orthosis fabrication. The course begins with an introduction to fundamental principles of orthotic design, materials, and clinical decision-making.  Each participant will have the opportunity to fabricate 5-7 custom orthoses.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the foundational principles, precautions, and clinical considerations involved in fabricating static orthoses and static progressive orthoses
  2. Fabricate six custom upper extremity orthoses, demonstrating competency in the required fabrication skills
  3. Identify and articulate the indications, precautions, and contraindications for the use of upper extremity orthoses
  4. Apply knowledge of orthoses by integrating clinical reasoning and hands-on skills during fabrication and case-based discussion

Orthoses to be fabricated (subject to change):

  • Thumb spica (hand based or forearm based)
  • Ulnar gutter (hand based or forearm based)
  • Long arm orthosis (anterior or posterior)
  • Resting hand orthosis
  • Static progressive PIP flexion orthosis
  • Radial nerve palsy orthosis
  • Finger based orthoses: mallet, relative motion, gutter

Continuing Education Credit:
The course is pending approval for 8 contact hours, or 0.8 CEUS, from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the Board of Certification of Certified Athletic Trainers (BOC-ATC).

Registration Fee:
Members $280
Non-Members $325

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited enrollment is planned to ensure quality of course and ample instructor-participant attention. Cancellation of registration up to two weeks prior to course date will result in a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS ESTABLISHED DEADLINE. It is the responsibility of the registrant to notify ASHT of cancellation in writing or by email to education@asht.org. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of notification. In the unlikely event that a course is canceled, ASHT will provide full refund of the registration fee only.

All grievances may be directed to the ASHT Education Division by sending an email to education@asht.org.

For further information or questions regarding this course, contact education@asht.org.