Cast and Splint Application Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with essential skills for safely applying casts and splints across all age groups. Learners develop expertise in immobilisation techniques, neurovascular assessments, preventing complications, educating patients, and accurate documentation to ensure top-quality orthopedic nursing support. It emphasises hands-on practice for real-world confidence in managing fractures and injuries.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain confident skills in applying casts and splints through this practical course. Master infection prevention, correct limb positioning, proper padding, and neurovascular checks. Practice making fiberglass casts for kids, removing casts for older patients, and fitting ankle splints. Improve teaching patients, recording details, and communicating to avoid problems and provide effective bone injury care.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Apply casts and splints safely: perfect padding, shaping, and limb alignment.
- Perform neurovascular assessments: detect compartment syndrome and blood flow issues promptly.
- Adapt for children and elderly: tailor application, removal, and instructions by age group.
- Remove casts securely and transition: handle saw use and provide suitable removable aids.
- Document legally and prepare discharge: record device details, risks, and straightforward home care guides.
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