#1075 The Orthopedic Blueprint: Systematic Approaches to Orthopedic Assessment(15 Credits/hours)

Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course #1075
15 Credits/Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals and students with essential knowledge and practical skills in orthopedic assessment. Participants will learn systematic approaches to evaluating musculoskeletal conditions, understanding anatomical structures, and applying evidence-based assessment techniques. The course integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on clinical applications, preparing learners to conduct thorough orthopedic examinations across various body regions. Through structured content and progressive skill development, students will gain competence in identifying musculoskeletal pathologies, performing specialized tests, and interpreting assessment findings to inform clinical decision-making.

 Table of Contents

1. Foundational Principles of Orthopedic Assessment
2. Upper Extremity Assessment
3. Lower Extremity Assessment
4. Spine and Axial Skeleton Assessment
5. Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Testing
6. Special Tests and Clinical Examination Techniques
7. Imaging and Diagnostic Interpretation
8. Documentation and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopedic Practice

 Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate systematic orthopedic assessment techniques for all major body regions including upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine.
• Apply anatomical knowledge to identify and evaluate common musculoskeletal pathologies and injuries.
• Perform and interpret joint range of motion measurements, manual muscle testing, and neurovascular assessments with clinical accuracy.
• Execute specialized orthopedic tests and understand their diagnostic significance, sensitivity, and specificity.
• Analyze patient history and physical examination findings to formulate differential diagnoses for orthopedic conditions.
• Interpret basic imaging studies including radiographs and understand when advanced imaging is indicated.
• Develop comprehensive documentation skills that accurately reflect assessment findings and support clinical decision-making.
• Integrate evidence-based practices and current research into orthopedic assessment protocols.
• Recognize indications for referral to orthopedic specialists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Apply clinical reasoning skills to develop appropriate treatment plans based on assessment outcomes.