Principles of Castings for Orthopaedic Trainees
07/02/2023
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
A one day course covering upper and lower body casting techniques.
Overview
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Taught by experienced clinicians and plaster technicians, this course will provide you with skills for upper and lower body casting.
With a maximum of 20 participants and a high delegate to tutor ratio, the course covers the theory of casting with multiple opportunities for hands on practical experience. This interactive course will provide you with clear instruction and a supportive environment to enhance your skills in casting. The programme is designed to allow adequate time to practice techniques following each demonstration.
Casting techniques covered include:
- Below Elbow and Below Knee Back Slab
- Below Elbow Volar Slab
- Moulded Below Elbow/Colles Cast
- Above Elbow and Above Knee Back Slab
- Below Knee Moulded Cast
- Equinus Anterior Slab
Who should attend?
- Orthopaedic trainees
- Orthopaedic AHPs
- Nurses
- FY2s
09 June
08:30 - 08:45
Registration
09 June
08:45 - 09:20
Introduction: Casting Principles and Complications
09 June
09:20 - 10:10
Below Elbow Back Slab Workshop
09 June
10:10 - 11:00
Below Elbow Volar Slab Workshop
09 June
11:00 - 11:20
Morning Break
09 June
11:20 - 12:10
Above Elbow Back Slab Workshop
09 June
12:10 - 12:40
Cast Removal Demonstration
09 June
12:40 - 13:20
Lunch
09 June
13:20 - 14:00
Review of Morning and Discussion
09 June
14:00 - 14:40
Below Knee Back Slab Workshop
09 June
14:40 - 15:00
Afternoon Break
09 June
15:00 - 15:40
Above Knee Back Slab Demo
09 June
15:40 - 16:40
Practice and Review of Techniques
09 June
16:40 - 17:00
Course Recap/Questions/Feedback
Fees
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