1. Online Hand Therapy Fellowship
For therapists in India
Saba Kamal, OTR, CHT

2. Outpatient orthopedic therapy program
Designed for Occupational Therapists

3. Fellowship Program Taught by
Therapists from US (Online)
Working on travelling fellowship once a year for therapists to travel to treat patients in India and educating therapists

4. Hours required 260 hours including research project
Over a period of 6 months

5. Funding for teaching Volunteers Or Via
Endowments for associations / Organizations
Individual Donations
Paid by practicing therapists in India (Subsidized)
Funding for teaching

6. Skill set required to enter
A set of skills, knowledge, and abilities required by registrant
Basic Anatomy (Cadaver dissection)
Applied physics
Basic Evaluation skills
Basic Splinting knowledge
Basic knowledge of pathology of the upper extremity
Basic knowledge of pharmacology
How to perform research
Thus, only a 3rd year student or post grad students qualify
Skill set required to enter

7. Who is the fellowship for
3rd Year OT student (Free of cost) – Must provide proof of enrollment
Post Graduate student (Free of cost) Must provide proof of enrollment
It is also available for therapists in the community who wants to advance their learning for a fraction of the cost.
Who is the fellowship for

8. Domain Basic Anatomy, Biomechanics, basic UE pathology
Problem-solving ability
Cognitive domain: encompasses behaviors based on knowledge & judgment
Affective domain: the attitudes & values of the clinician
Psychomotor domain: reflects the clinician’s manual & perceptual skills needed to practice
Domain

9. Develop objectives that reflect master-level competency in your practice setting
To identify the knowledge, skills, and judgments that are used in practice and that make a difference in practice, in the sense that the practitioner’s level of mastery of knowledge, skills, and judgment has a substantial impact on the effectiveness of the practitioner’s performance
Evaluate the individual in orthopedic setting to determine needs & priorities for occupational/ hand therapy based interventions
Develop intervention plan that addresses the occupational needs of individuals.
Implement occupationally meaningful interventions with individuals that support participation in relevant environments

10. Requirements to enroll in this program
Resume with 3 references
Letter why you want to do this extensive training
Application
Requirements to enroll in this program

11. Pharmacology as it applies to Orthopedics Psychology / Pain management
Anatomy
Applied Physics
Pharmacology as it applies to Orthopedics
Psychology / Pain management
Manual Therapy
Evaluation
Pathology
Topics covered

12. Learning how to read studies
NCV/ EMG
Reading X-rays
MRI
Topics covered

13. Reasoning and Problem solving
Topics Covered
Reasoning and Problem solving
Stiff arm
Post-Surgical arm
Sports injuries
Major trauma and its complications includes tendon trauma
Systemic disorders/ arthritis

14. Topics Covered Reasoning and Problem solving in Tendon management
Orthopedics in Pediatrics
Orthopedics in Neurology
Future of Hand surgery / therapy – Includes bioengineering
Topics Covered

15. Topics Covered Treatment Splinting Ergonomics
Taping: Leuko and kinesio
Modalities (HP to Laser)
3D splinting
Topics Covered

16. Topics Covered Ethics Understanding documentation
Marketing / customer service
Technology use in communication with (HIPAA)
Topics Covered

17. Do a research project – Collaborate with schools / Hospitals in US
How to review research
How to design research
Do a research project – Collaborate with schools / Hospitals in US
Research Project

18. Assessment of Registrant
Measurable
Behavioral
Achievable
Assessment of Registrant

19. Assessment of Registrant
After each Module, therapist will be required to
Take a written test
Have to write 4 questions of their own
Oral test with case scenarios Online testing

20. Assessment of Therapist
Instructors / Supervisors in India
Instructors teaching online from US
Research project 01 02

21. Assessment of therapists
Based on
Ability to ask question?
Level of independence?
Frequency of performance?
Quality of performance?
And more

22. Assessment of Therapists
Establishes an accurate and appropriate plan based on evaluation results
Articulates a clear and logical rationale for the intervention process.
Establishes service competency in assessment methods, including but not limited to interview, observations, assessment tools, and chart reviews within the context of the service delivery setting.
Develops client-centered and occupation-based goals in collaboration with the occupational therapist.
Assists in setting goals based on evaluation results, client’s goals and desires, and discharge environment
Effectively interacts with clients to facilitate accomplishment of established goals.
Engages in effective “in the moment” interactions during intervention sessions to ensure safety and maximize functional outcomes of clients
Establishes relevant clinical research valuable to population in India
Enhances the profession and Scope of OT’s in India
Hand & Upper Extremity
Ergonomic at work
Home safety

23. Fellowship Certificate

24. Good Luck