Online, On-Demand
Class description
Course Overview:
Occupational Diseases Online Course: Compressive Neuropathies
The goal of this activity is to train regional primary healthcare providers on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and other compressive neuropathies, including occupational and non-occupational risk factors. The course will cover best practices for the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of CTS, and it will introduce prevention strategies using the industrial hygiene hierarchy of controls.
This on-demand, online course offers a comprehensive overview of occupationally-related Compressive Neuropathy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The unit combines short videos with interactive content, and will take approximately 1.75 hours to complete. The content is based on public health scenarios and clinical cases, with additional optional resources included to aid in your practice.
Accredited continuing education will be available upon course completion.
On-demand online module available NOW through 6/30/27.
Featured instructors
June Spector, MD, MPH, Chair and Professor
Departments of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, and Medicine
University of Washington
Esi W. Nkyekyer, MD, MPH, Acting Assistant Professor
Medical Director of OEM Clinical Programs
Departments of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, and Medicine
University of Washington
Nancy J. Simcox, MS, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director,
Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
Continuing Education Programs
University of Washington
Eric Kraus, MD, Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the difference in prevalence of CTS in general and working populations.
- Name four examples of occupational and non-occupational risk factors for CTS.
- Describe at least two pathological changes that can lead to increased carpal tunnel pressure.
- Describe two ways in which nerve conduction studies can be used to make a diagnosis of neuropathy.
- Identify three key strategies in a team approach to successfully return the CTS patient back to work.
Continuing Education/Certificate of Completion
When you have completed the course, you can request a certificate of completion from the UW DEOHS Continuing Education program for 0.2 CEUs by emailing ce@uw.edu.
Registration
The Compressive Neuropathies online unit is available on-demand now through June 30, 2027.
- Create an account on our site or login to your existing account and select the green registration button at the top to register.
- Complete your registration for this course.
- Once your registration is processed, you will be emailed a web link and instructions to participate in the course.