Fracture Management

Posted Wednesday 03 July 2024 | Health Education Collaborative

This course covers the essentials of:

Online component:

• Emergency management – initial immobilisation, analgesia and managing shock
• Primary care – assessment & treatment plan.

Investigations – Xray, ultrasound, CT & MRI

• Diagnosis, management and referral
• Splinting, casting and complications
• Post cast application management

Practical skills workshop:

Splinting, casting ustilising POP and synthetic materials

This is the only fracture management course endorsed by the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA).

There is an online component to complete as well as attending the practical day.