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Basic Casting (Classic)

Estimated duration: 3 hours, 50 minutes

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Course Description

In this course, learn the techniques and principles of applying and removing both fibreglass and Plaster of Paris casts. Discover which cast to use on specific injuries, the materials required, and how to prepare your patient.

Course Modules

  • 1. Dorsal Slab
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a dorsal slab cast, also known as a below elbow backslab. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     20 mins

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  • 2. Above Elbow Backslab
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a Plastor of Paris (POP) above elbow backslab cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 3. Below Knee Backslab
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a Plastor of Paris (POP) below the knee backslab cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 4. Scaphoid POP
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a Plastor of Paris (POP) scaphoid cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 5. Below Elbow Fibreglass
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a fibreglass below elbow cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 6. Scaphoid Fibreglass
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a fibreglass scaphoid cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 7. Below Knee Fibreglass
    Discover the techniques and principles of applying a fibreglass below knee cast. You will also learn which injury this cast applies to, the materials required, and how to prepare yourself and the patient.
     30 mins

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  • 8. Removing a Cast
    Discover the techniques and principles of removing a cast. You will also learn techniques that help to reduce any anxiety for both you and your patient.
     30 mins

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Course Completion Certificate

Once you have completed the course requirements, your printable completion certificate will be downloadable here.

Educator

Linda Loft
Casting