Lunch, Exhibits, Posters & Committee Meetings
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Description
After picking up your boxed lunch, there are many ways to spend your lunch time! Attend the lunchtime lecture and earn CE hours. Browse the Exhibit Hall. View the e-Posters on the digital kiosks in the Exhibit Hall or on the on-demand platform. Network with colleagues. ASHT Division and Committee meetings will also be held during this time; if you are interested in possibly volunteering for one of the Divisions or Committees, you can ask to sit in on a meeting to learn more about active initiatives.
Hand Therapy Certification Commission: Preparing for the CHT Exam
DescriptionThis session is presented by Mary Dimick, OTR/L, CHT, Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT and a panel of therapists who recently passed the exam. It will describe detailed statistics regarding the Hand Therapy Certification Examination along with insights from new CHTs about their successful preparation strategies.
SpeakersHands on Demo Sponsored by Essity: Are You Curious About Adding Delta Cast To Your Orthosis Fabrication Toolbox?
DescriptionThis session will include a live demonstration of using Essity Delta Cast Conformable (DCC) polyester cast tape to make a removable forearm-based wrist orthosis. This orthosis can be used for distal radius fractures (non-op and post-op), TFCC injuries and sprains/injuries that require near-circumferential, light, durable, ventilated, custom support. DCC is a versatile material and this unique technique allows the fabrication of both standard orthoses as well as limitless custom designs. Essity representatives will be available to facilitate getting this product in your clinic.
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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