Principles of Orthopaedics

Description

Induction into the Speciality of Trauma & Orthopaedics 

Target audience

This course is designed to give an overview of the following :

The course is delivered as a series of themed modules to cover the essential knoweldge and skills required.

You can take each module and complete the assessment at your own time . 

Successfully Complete 12 modules to recieve a full course completion certificate (Equivalent to 12 CPD hours)

The CPD certificate is provided by Orthopaedic Academy and approved by the Royal College of Surgeons and the CPD Certification Service .

Trauma , Emergencies and oncall section:

 Surviving the Orthopaedic Oncall – How to Manage Common Orthopaedic Emergencies

Upper Limb fractures

 Lower Limb Fractures

Common Spinal Trauma & Emergency Spinal Conditions

Common Paediatric Conditions, the limping child and Non-accidental Injuries

 How to Approach a Pathological Bone Lesion/Fracture

Manipulation of fractures and dislocations and application of casts

How to survive the Trauma Meeting

Commonly missed Orthopaedic Injuries

Elective Orthopaedics section : 

Principles of Orthopaedic Examination

Common Elective Upper Limb Conditions

Common Elective lower Limb Conditions

Spinal Examination and Common Elective Spinal Conditions

How to Read a Radiograph

Aspiration & Injection of Knee & Shoulder joints

History & Principles of orthopaedic implants

Principles of consent