Principles of Castings for Orthopaedic Trainees
30/05/2023
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
A one day course covering upper and lower body casting techniques.
Overview
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
30 May
08:30 - 08:45
Registration
30 May
08:45 - 09:20
Introduction: Casting Principles and Complications
30 May
09:20 - 10:10
Below Elbow Back Slab Workshop
30 May
10:10 - 11:00
Below Elbow Volar Slab Workshop
30 May
11:00 - 11:20
Morning Break
30 May
11:20 - 12:10
Above Elbow Back Slab Workshop
30 May
12:10 - 12:40
Cast Removal Demonstration
30 May
12:40 - 13:20
Lunch
30 May
13:20 - 14:00
Review of Morning and Discussion
30 May
14:00 - 14:40
Below Knee Back Slab Workshop
30 May
14:40 - 15:00
Afternoon Break
30 May
15:00 - 15:40
Above Knee Back Slab Demo
30 May
15:40 - 16:40
Practice and Review of Techniques
30 May
16:40 - 17:00
Course Recap/Questions/Feedback
Fees
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