Splinting & Casting I – Upper Extremity
In this fundamental course, students will learn how to successfully fabricate different forms of splints and casts for the upper extremity. Areas of study include nomenclature, anatomy, tissue healing and the splint making process, including pattern fabrication, equipment and materials needed, along with substitute methods to splinting. Students acquire the techniques and skills essential to creating and applying casts and splints using various casting and splinting material. Students will develop the knowledge of casting and splinting for fracture management and functional casting and splinting.
Splinting & Casting II – Lower Extremity
In this fundamental course, students will learn how to successfully fabricate different forms of splints and casts for the lower extremity. Areas of study include nomenclature, anatomy, tissue healing and the splint making process, including pattern fabrication, equipment and materials needed, along with substitute methods to splinting.
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