Cast and Splint Application Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with essential skills for safe and assured cast and splint application across all age groups. Participants develop expertise in immobilisation methods, neurovascular assessments, preventing complications, educating patients, and thorough documentation to provide top-quality orthopedic nursing care in busy clinical settings.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain confident, evidence-based skills in immobilisation through this practical course on cast and splint application. Master infection control, proper positioning, padding techniques, and neurovascular checks while hands-on practising with paediatric fiberglass casts, elderly cast removal, and ankle splints. Enhance patient education, record-keeping, and communication to minimise complications and promote safe, effective orthopedic care in everyday nursing practice.
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Develop skills
- Master safe application of casts and splints, including proper padding, moulding, and limb positioning.
- Perform quick neurovascular assessments to detect compartment syndrome and circulation issues early.
- Adapt casting, removal techniques, and patient teaching for paediatric and geriatric patients.
- Safely remove casts using a saw and transition to comfortable removable supports.
- Document devices, risks accurately and provide clear discharge instructions for legal compliance.
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