Crash Course for Orthopaedic On-Calls

11th October 2023

Doctors Academy International Education and Training Centre (Cardiff), Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5LE



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This interactive one-day course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required of a Day One Trauma and Orthopaedic SHO on-call. The course is ideal for anyone rotating through or working alongside Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, including those who will be managing ambulant trauma cases either in the A&E Department or Minor Injuries Unit.

Simulated referral cases with radiographs and highly interactive clinical scenarios will develop the delegate's skills and confidence in managing orthopaedic emergencies and common orthopaedic presentations.

The small-group sessions will include:

1. ‘The Essentials’ - NOFs and CES
2. ‘The Open Fracture’ - open ankle fractures, reduction, and below knee backslab
3. ‘The Hot Swollen Joint’ - septic arthritis and knee joint aspiration
4. ‘The Broken Wrist’ - distal radial fractures, reduction/haematoma block, and below elbow backslab
5. ‘The MIU Hand Referral’ - nail bed injuries, ring block, and nail bed repair

Target Audience:

• Foundation Year 1 Doctors
• Foundation Year 2 Doctors
• Core Surgical Trainees (CT1; CT2; CT3)
• Specialty Surgical Trainees (ST3)
• Trust Grade and Staff Grade Doctors working in Orthopaedic Surgery

Quick Information
Places are currently available.
Dates 11th October 2023
Venue
Google Maps 		Doctors Academy International Education and Training Centre (Cardiff), Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5LE
Course Fee £95.00
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places 20
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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