NEW STUDY DAY: Medico-Legal Issues
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
British Casting Certificate Course
Accredited by the BOA/ AOP Casting Techniques Committee
and supported by the Society of Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing (SOTN)
The BCC is both a theoretical and practical based course run over 22/24 weeks on
a day release basis. The experienced lecturers are complimented by a series of specialists
who all work together to maintain the high quality education standards associated
with the Bradford BOA course. Upon successfully completing the course the students
will become qualified practitioners, understanding the theory and the application
of casting and the need for safe practice. The course concludes with an examination
at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.
This course is necessary
for any Health Care Professional working in Casting.
ENTRY CRITERIA:
You should have completed a minimum of twelve months experience in a Casting Room prior to attending the course and you should ideally be able to spend 20 hours a week in a practical Casting Room environment in addition to your day on the course.
DATES & COST
Usually commences September on Day Release for approximately 6 months
@ Bradford Royal Infirmary
Price: £TBC (2011 Price was £2,400)
includes Exam Fee & BOA Accreditation Costs
STUDY DAY: Foundation Course using Resin Based Synthetic Casting Tape
The FRC technique
allows a single cast to be used throughout the treatment episode. It is adjustable,
minimal where possible and unlike typical Casting practice has research evidence
and development in clinical practice to support its use. The technique was investigated
and researched and introduced to the UK by Anne Petty and Chris Wardman, TEACH Directors.
Training and the underpinning education for the modern practitioner is an imperative.
This course is both practical and theoretical and allows for beginners to the technique
as well as those wishing to advance their practice.
DATES & COST
Two-Day Course
13th & 14th June 2013 @ Bradford Royal Infirmary
£350
STUDY DAY: Advanced Casting Techniques
New developments in casting have demanded greater knowledge, skills and flexibility
from the practitioner. This three-day course covers up to the minute, evidence based
practical techniques to efficiently evaluate the right cast for the right patient
at the right time, providing cost effective casting services. The syllabus will
include Advanced FRC techniques, Functional Bracing and innovations in casting for
both the upper and lower limbs.
This Study Day is a must for all BCC Holders who want
to maintain a high level of competency.
DATES & COST
Three-Day Course
Dates TBC
£525
STUDY DAY: Caring for a Patient in a Cast
One of our most popular courses, Caring for a Patient in a Cast will provide education in trauma care, suitable for ward based and outpatient staff, regardless of qualification. The day will provide solutions for problems occurring in injuries to the upper and lower limbs, complications arising from casting, relevant anatomy and physiology and a Q&A Troubleshooting Session with a panel of experts. The course will set and evaluate learning outcomes, promoting the development of skills, knowledge and personal progression. This course is suitable for those new to an Orthopaedic & Trauma environment.
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
STUDY DAY: Casting Techniques for Specialist Registrars
Reviewed as Excellent in Bone
& Joint
This one day course fulfils the SAC requirement for Specialist Registrar training,
containing a panel of lecturers who both hold a BCC and regularly teach the BCC to
others. This is a practical workshop based course, detailing the high standards
necessary in this environment to maximise safe patient care and reduce iatrogenic
problems. Topics covered will include: material choice (including PoP and synthetic),
cast padding, use of equipment and the practical application of various casts. The
course will end with a full panel Q&A Troubleshooting Session.
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
15th March 2013 @ Bradford Royal Infirmary
8th November 2013 @ Bradford Royal Infirmary
£175
STUDY DAY: Effective Team Working
No Health Care Practitioner can work effectively
in isolation. Effective Team Working empowers the individual to become an integral
part of any team through creativity and confidence. Practical activities are used
to highlight the need for pragmatic thinking, welcoming change and recognising individual
contributions. Interspersed with these are real life situations and their solutions.
The day ends with a full panel Q&A session. This course is suitable for any Health
Care Professional wishing to improve their individual communication and team skills.
DATES
& COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
STUDY DAY: Foundation Course in Casting using PoP
This course covers the techniques needed to apply and evaluate basic casts. Combining
anatomy and physiology with practical skills, the practitioner will gain confidence,
enabling them to meet the changing needs of safe patient care in an effective way.
The Foundation Course in Casting is a must for any Heath Care Professional who,
as part of their role, may need to apply casts. This course is particularly suitable
for A&E Staff and Casting Room Staff prior to taking the BCC.
DATES & COST
Two-Day Course
12th & 13th September 2013 @ Bradford Royal infirmary
£350
STUDY DAY: The Safe Application of Synthetic Casting Tapes
Due to demand, TEACH have created this bespoke course to cover all aspects of risk
management relating to the application of synthetic casting tapes. Today, there
is a noticeable increase in litigation from poorly applied casts. As such, this
course aims to promote safe patient outcomes, giving the practitioner more knowledge
and more confidence. This course is suitable for any HCP wishing to extend their
foundation knowledge.
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
STUDY DAY: Adult Traction Workshop
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
STUDY DAY: Paediatric Traction Workshop
DATES & COST
One-Day Course
Dates TBC
£175
STUDY DAY: Ponseti Treatment for CTEV
Dr Ponseti described the club foot deformity as a complex rotation of the foot around the head of the talus. Additional deformities arise due to the abnormal pull of the muscles and tendons. The method of treatment advocated by him is now well accepted and there is evidence that the long term results appear to be better than the results of open joint surgery. Training in the method is an imperative for those who aspire to practice the method. It requires in depth understanding, training and practice and confidence. The course is for any Health Care Professionals who want to update their casting practice using research based techniques.
DATES & COST
2nd September 2013 @ Bradford Royal Infirmary
£75
STUDY DAY: Continuing Professional Development Update
DATES & COST
Two-Day Course
Dates TBC
£350
TEACH
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