Custom Orthotic Fabrication for Infants & Children

Orficast (2in) Colors NS Orfit 1/12in microperforated Velcro Strapping Scissors Doll with open hand Microwave and Microwave Safe Bowl or Stovetop with pot/pan and access to water Food Thermometer (Optional) Kinesotape (Optional)

Yes. When you choose "enroll now," there are 2 registration options depending on your supply need. All supplies will be mailed directly to you.

Yes. This course is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for 1.4 CEUs (14.0 contact hours).

Custom orthotic fabrication may fall within OT and PT scope of practice depending on state regulations, institutional policies, and the presence of a physician or provider order. This course:

• Reviews scope-appropriate clinical decision-making
• Emphasizes the importance of orders, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Does not encourage practice outside of regulatory or institutional guidelines

Therapists are responsible for practicing within their own professional scope, licensure requirements, and workplace policies.

Yes. This course is specifically designed for therapists who are new to custom splinting or who have limited prior exposure.

Instruction is structured, supportive, and paced to allow you to:

• Learn foundational concepts before fabrication
• Practice step-by-step with real-time guidance
• Ask questions without pressure or expectation of prior expertise

Many past participants entered the course with little to no splinting experience and reported increased confidence and readiness to apply basic splints safely in practice.

You will receive instruction and hands-on practice fabricating five custom orthoses, including:

• Wrist cock-up splint
• Intrinsic plus splint
• Thumb spica
• Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
• One additional splint of your choice

The course focuses on foundational splints that are widely applicable across NICU, pediatric, and acute care settings.

The course is offered in a live format (virtual and in-person options available depending on date) and includes:

• Real-time demonstration and instruction
• Hands-on fabrication practice
• Opportunities for questions and feedback
• Small group learning to support individualized guidance

Splinting materials may be shipped in advance depending on registration option.

You must attend both days in their entirety, meet all learning objectives, and pass a test 80% accuracy. (For the distance learning option, you must have a computer with video capabilities.)

Day 1: 8:00am - 4:30pm EST - (Lunch is on your own from 12 pm - 1:00 pm)

Day 2: 8:30am - 4:00pm EST

Cancellation Policy - Provider: The CE administrator/trainer shall make every attempt to contact registered learners via email and/or phone to notify of course cancellation. If the course is canceled due to the trainer, the following will be offered to the learner: full refund to learner OR apply registration fee to future course.

Cancellation Policy - Learner: For a full refund of course registration fees, the learner shall provide written request to cancel registration no less than 30 days prior to course date. For cancellations less than 30 days in advance, a 50% refund will be provided OR the learner can choose to utilize funds toward a future course date.

All refunds to be processed through the Teachable secure payment site.

If you need special accommodations, please email admin@pediatrictheratools.com.

You can email the provider at rachael@pediatrictheratools.com

**Any complaint must be submitted within 3 months of course completion.

The deadline for course enrollment is two weeks prior to the course start date.

Courses have limited seats in order to provide individual attention to each student, and registration will close once capacity has been reached.

You are encouraged to register early.

After successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Summarize the embryology of limb development.
2. Explain the significance of embryology in relation to severity of diagnosis and caregivers.
3. Identify basic concepts of anatomy and the musculoskeletal system.
4. Explain the basic concepts of the nervous system.
5. Identify and discuss injury location and common subsequent motor, sensory, and functional impairments.
6. Paraphrase orthotic types and the rationale for use of each to promote engagement in age-appropriate occupation.
7. Describe precautions and contraindications of custom orthotics.
8. Define and describe common diagnoses that may benefit from custom orthotics to support age-appropriate occupation and future occupational engagement.
9. Explain and discuss common materials needed to fabricate custom orthotics.
10. Discuss successful options for custom orthotic fabrication in any setting.
11. Identify alternative low-cost items for functional hand positioning.
12. Demonstrate understanding and custom fabricate five orthoses (wrist cock-up, intrinsic plus, thumb spica, ankle-foot orthosis, and one splint of the learner’s choice; instructor will provide options and discuss case examples).
13. Describe adverse reaction prevention related to orthotic wear.
14. Explain orthotic-specific coaching to caregiver/child (don/doff, wear/care, when to call OT/MD, daily skin check).
15. Summarize billing, documentation, and goals for custom orthotic fabrication.
16. Recall information related to all focus areas of the Custom Orthotic Fabrication for Infants and Children course.