Hand & Upper Extremity courses compared
9 providers teach 34 upcoming in-person courses in hand & upper extremity, across 20 states. Here's how they compare, from each provider's public schedule.
Listed prices run from $170 to $1,295, with a median of $350; the lowest is Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions in Memphis. A typical course is worth 8 contact hours. 30 of the 34 fall on a weekend, so you miss fewer clinic days. April 2027 is the busiest month, with 6.
| Provider | Upcoming dates | States | Prices | Typical CE hours | Next date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAIOMT | 11 | 6 | Not listed | Not listed | Nov 14, 2026 |
| Summit Education | 6 | 5 | $170–$300 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Evidence in Motion | 4 | 4 | Not listed | Not listed | Oct 24–25, 2026 |
| IAOM-US | 4 | 4 | $679 | 15 | Oct 24–25, 2026 |
| Great Lakes Seminars | 4 | 4 | $350 | 8 | Apr 24, 2027 |
| APTA state chapters | 2 | 2 | Not listed | Not listed | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Institute of Physical Art | 1 | 1 | Not listed | 21 | Nov 7–9, 2026 |
| Structure & Function | 1 | 1 | $1,295 | 25 | Feb 26–28, 2027 |
| MS Dry Needling | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Not listed | Mar 5–7, 2027 |
Student discounts
- NAIOMT: 2nd- and 3rd-year PT students pay $399 instead of $699 for most courses. Details
- Great Lakes Seminars: 50% off public courses for current PT students; send current-year transcripts after you register. Details
- Institute of Physical Art: 20% off for students in an entry-level PT program, from the start of year two until a year after graduation; call the IPA office before you register (not for REM). Details
From each provider's own discount page, checked October 24, 2026. Offers change, so confirm before you register. We didn't find a published student rate from the other providers, but it can still be worth asking.
The providers
NAIOMT
11 upcoming dates in Texas, Oregon, New York and 3 other states. Courses include COMT-4: Upper Extremity and C-436 The Distal Upper Extremity for OT's. Next: COMT-4: Upper Extremity, Nov 14, 2026 in Dallas, TX. See these on the map.
Summit Education
6 upcoming dates in Georgia, Tennessee, California and 2 other states. Courses include Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions, Neurodynamics: Examination and Intervention Skills for the Upper Extremity and Posture and Core Strengthening: NDT Handling and Kinesiology Taping Techniques for Early Intervention. Prices: $170–$300. Next: Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions, Nov 7, 2026 in Memphis, TN. See these on the map.
Evidence in Motion
4 upcoming dates in Maryland, Texas, Colorado and 1 other state. Courses include Management of Upper Extremity Disorders - Weekend Intensive. Next: Management of Upper Extremity Disorders - Weekend Intensive, Oct 24–25, 2026 in Baltimore (Nottingham), MD. See these on the map.
IAOM-US
4 upcoming dates in Minnesota, Illinois, Arkansas and 1 other state. Courses include Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Elbow, Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Wrist I and Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Hand. Price: $679. Next: Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Elbow, Oct 24–25, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. See these on the map.
Great Lakes Seminars
4 upcoming dates in Idaho, Nebraska, Maryland and 1 other state. Courses include Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions: A Practical Approach. Price: $350. Next: Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions: A Practical Approach, Apr 24, 2027 in Boise, ID. See these on the map.
APTA state chapters
2 upcoming dates in Kansas and Pennsylvania. Courses include Treating the Patient with Orthostatic Hypotension and Upper Extremity Level 1. Next: Treating the Patient with Orthostatic Hypotension, Nov 12, 2026 in Kansas City, KS. See these on the map.
Institute of Physical Art
1 upcoming date in Washington. Courses include FMUE: Functional Mobilization Upper Extremities. Next: FMUE: Functional Mobilization Upper Extremities, Nov 7–9, 2026 in Bellevue, WA. See these on the map.
Structure & Function
1 upcoming date in Texas. Courses include Dry Needling for Upper Extremity (SFDN-UE). Price: $1,295. Next: Dry Needling for Upper Extremity (SFDN-UE), Feb 26–28, 2027 in Fairview, TX. See these on the map.
MS Dry Needling
1 upcoming date in Mississippi. Courses include Upper Extremity Dry Needling. Price: $1,000. Next: Upper Extremity Dry Needling, Mar 5–7, 2027 in Tupelo, MS. See these on the map.
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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.
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