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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This lecture, recorded at a live continuing education webinar, provides a detailed overview of immobilization splinting techniques.
Your purchase provides access to the lectures and an APEA Splinting Kit. To maximize your benefit from the CE activity, please wait until your kit arrives to watch the course. APEA will mail the kit within 2 business days of your purchase. Kits are sent via the U.S. Postal Service. Do not open the kit until you are ready to practice with the splints; opening them prior to use will cause them to harden.
FORMAT
Viewing requires Google Chrome; each video section in the course may be viewed two times within 6 months of purchase. Rewind and fast-forward options available to ensure understanding.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the indications and precautions for, and the contraindications to, the use of immobilization splinting
- Discuss the mechanical principles involved in immobilization splints
- State the necessary steps required to fabricate and fit immobilization splints
CREDITS
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hour(s) (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology)
TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hour 15 minutes plus posttest
RELEASED
June 2021; reviewed and renewed 2024
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) is accredited by ANCC as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education.
FACULTY
This course is taught by Denise Ramponi, DNP, CRNP, FAEN, an associate professor at Robert Morris University. Dr. Ramponi is a recognized expert in X-ray interpretation, minor office procedures, suturing, and acute care.
ACCESS
This course can be accessed on a computer or tablet, or through the APEA app. Purchases must be made through apea.com and will automatically be synced to your app. Content downloaded to your device from the app can be accessed at any time, even without an internet connection. Minimum space required: Each video may take up to 150 MB. Viewable on iPhone versions 5 and above, iPad Air and iPad Mini.
We offer shipping anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
MP3 PLAYERS
MP3 players are nonrefundable. Defective MP3 players will be replaced up to 6 months from the original shipping date. Replacement MP3 Players will not be shipped until the defective player is received and reviewed by APEA.
PRODUCTS
A refund less shipping cost will be issued for physical products returned to APEA in brand new condition within 30 days from the shipping date. If the product was shrink wrapped, the original shrink wrap must be intact to be eligible for refund. APEA does not pay return shipping charges. APEA reserves the right to change this policy at any time without notice.
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ONLINE AND APP PRODUCTS:
No refunds will be given on products accessed online or in the APEA app.
KITS
Kits associated with webinar events are not returnable. No refunds are provided.
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