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  • Course Title: Orthopedic Splinting and Casting

    Duration: 4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By: Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This course provides comprehensive training in orthopedic splinting and casting techniques used for fracture stabilization, injury management, and musculoskeletal support. Participants will learn to assess injuries, select appropriate splints and casts, and apply them effectively while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the principles of orthopedic immobilization.

    • Learn different types of splints and casts for various injuries.

    • Perform proper application and removal of splints and casts.

    • Recognize complications such as pressure sores and compartment syndrome.

    • Educate patients on aftercare and rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Fundamentals of Splinting & Casting

    • Module 1: Introduction to Fractures, Sprains, and Musculoskeletal Injuries

    • Module 2: Types of Splints and Casts: Indications and Uses

    • Assessment: Quiz on splint and cast selection

    Week 2: Splinting Techniques & Emergency Immobilization

    • Module 3: Upper Limb Splinting (Wrist, Forearm, Elbow)

    • Module 4: Lower Limb Splinting (Ankle, Knee, Tibia)

    • Assessment: Hands-on practice with basic splints

    Week 3: Advanced Casting Techniques & Complication Management

    • Module 5: Plaster of Paris (POP) & Fiberglass Casting

    • Module 6: Cast Removal & Recognizing Complications (Pressure Ulcers, Nerve Damage)

    • Assessment: Case-based learning on casting errors and corrections

    Week 4: Patient Care, Rehabilitation & Certification

    • Module 7: Patient Education on Cast Care & Rehabilitation Exercises

    • Module 8: Final Practical Assessment & Certification

    • Final Assessment: Hands-on evaluation of splinting and casting application

    Benefits of the Course:

    • Hands-on Training: Practical experience in orthopedic immobilization techniques.

    • Emergency Readiness: Learn quick and effective splinting for trauma cases.

    • Enhanced Patient Care: Improve patient safety and comfort in cast application.

    • Career Advancement: Valuable skill for orthopedic nurses, paramedics, and trauma specialists.