Overview
Principles of Casting for Orthopaedic Trainees 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.
Learning outcomes
By attending this course, you will learn the following techniques in casting:
- 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
This course is taught by experienced clinicians and plaster technicians.
Who is this course for?
- Orthopaedic trainees
- Orthopaedic AHPs
- Nurses
- FY2s
Attending the course
This event is an in-person course. That means you get the chance to join us at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow.
At the College, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us here.
What happens on the day?
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Principles of Casting for Orthopaedic Trainees
08.30
- Registration and refreshments
08.45
- Introduction - Learning Objectives
09.00
- Below Elbow Backslab
10.00
- Volar Backslab
10.50
- Demonstration Scaphoid Cast
11.00
- Break
10.20
- Moulded POP Casts
12.00
- Demonstration Cast Removal
12.40
- Lunch
13.20
- Above ELbow Backslab
14.00
- U-Slabs
14.40
- Break
15.00
- Below Knee Backslab
15.40
- Above Knee Backslab
16.20
- Summary
16.40
- Demonstration "The Art of Wedging"
17.10
- Close
Key information
Members: £149.00
Non-members: £199.00
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Here's what our previous delegates said
"Really enjoyable & useful course"
"All of my expectations were met. An excellent course. Great practical hands on experience"
"Very good course, helped me improve my practice and correct mistakes. Covered all the important aspects of common casts required in orthopaedics"

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