Cast and Splint Application Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with essential skills for safely applying casts and splints across all age groups. Participants develop expertise in immobilization methods, neurovascular assessments, preventing complications, educating patients, and accurate documentation to ensure top-quality orthopedic nursing support. Hands-on practice builds confidence for real-world application in busy clinical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain confident skills in applying casts and splints through practical training. Master infection prevention, correct limb positioning, proper padding techniques, and neurovascular checks. Practice making fiberglass casts for children, removing casts for older patients, and fitting ankle splints. Improve patient teaching, record-keeping, and communication to avoid problems and provide effective orthopedic care.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Apply casts and splints safely by perfecting padding, shaping, and positioning.
- Perform neurovascular assessments to detect compartment syndrome and circulation issues promptly.
- Adapt casting, removal, and patient instructions for children and elderly patients.
- Remove casts securely with a saw and provide suitable removable supports.
- Document procedures, risks, and home care instructions accurately for legal compliance.
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