Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist (Nurses, CCM, CRC, and WC CA approved) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hours

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe anatomical positions and related planes of the body.
• Define common medical terms related to hand and wrist anatomy.
• Explain the kinematics of the hand and wrist joints.
• Recognize common hand and wrist pathologies.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for the following professions:

• Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
• Certified Case Managers (CCM)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
• CA Workers Compensation Claims Adjusters (WC CA)

Course Details

To receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.

At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by March 1, 2028.

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