Casting and Splinting II

Catalog description

This course is designed to build upon basic casting techniques and knowledge; advanced casting techniques will be learned in this course. Topics include advanced casting techniques such as windowing of a cast, protecting pins and external hardware, pin care, and wound care. Upon completion, students should be able to independently window a cast, apply a cast while protecting pins and external hardware, instruct patient on proper pin care, and provide wound care to a casted area.