Amputation Care throughout the Continuum

IN PERSON | Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation – Elkins Park

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM

AMPUTATION A to Z -- LIVE TRAINING FOR OT & PT:

• Integrate medical & technological advances with evidence-based therapy practices.
• Provide comprehensive pre & post-prosthetic care in the home and inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Promote community participation by addressing gait, adaptive equipment, and environment.
• Design individualized Plan of Care for pre‑prosthetic and prosthetic phases and link interventions to ADLs.

This introductory two-day training provides occupational and physical therapists with a unique in-depth understanding of the FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR AMPUTEES —from surgical intervention through community re-entry. The course highlights evidence-based interventions to optimize mobility and functional independence. Faculty are Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation’s team of amputation care experts.

Participants will advance clinical competencies through immersive, in-person learning that integrates didactic instruction, hands-on lab sessions with live patient demonstrations, instructor feedback and peer collaboration.

Guided by real patient case analyses, the course emphasizes critical thinking in decision-making and treatment planning across all phases of amputation rehab. Appropriate for both clinicians new to amputation rehab and experienced practitioners seeking advanced clinical refinement, this training will enhance participants’ confidence, competence, and effectiveness within multi-disciplinary teams.

Objectives:

1. Discuss current advancements in technology and medical/surgical management of an individual following amputation

2. Describe the essential components of pre-prosthetic & prosthetic care in home care, inpatient, and outpatient care.

3. Compare and understand the management of the residual for skin care, edema management, and incision/wound care.

4. Select appropriate therapeutic interventions and development of POC for both pre-prosthetic and prosthetic patients

5. Examine prosthetic gait & fit issues in a patient undergoing prosthetic training to enhance participation in home and community.

6. Create a personalized intervention plan to address gait deviations and deficits.

7. Identify resources for community participation, continuity of care, and adaptive equipment.

Who Should Attend: Physical and Occupational Therapists, Physical and Occupational Assistants (PTA, COTA)

Level: Introductory

Contact Hours: 14.25| CEUs: 1.425

Fees:

General admission: $290

Jefferson Health per diem employees - JMMR, TJUH, LVHN, Abington: $145

Jefferson Health full / part time employees- JMMR, TJUH, LVHN, Abington: Free

14.25 Contact Hours, 1.425 CEUs have been submitted to:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: PA State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson University College of Rehab Sciences is an approved provider of PA CEUs.

• New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• American Occupational Therapy Association. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of professional development. This Live Course is offered at 1.425 CEUs, educational level Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: All of the speakers are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. Kurt Gruben will receive an honorarium. None of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at c2hhcm9uICEgbWFuYXMgfCBqZWZmZXJzb24gISBlZHU= or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.

American Occupational Therapy Association. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of professional development. This Live Course is offered at 1.425 CEUs, educational level Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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