Courses

Published: 06 December 2011

British casting certificate

Dates and credits

Course one runs from 20 February to 23 March 2012, with the exam on 23, 24 and 26 March 2012. Run as five-week blocks at RNOHT, Stanmore, further courses are run on a day-release basis at Bradford Royal Infirmary, Glasgow Caledonian University, Royal Gwent Hospital (Newport).

A total of 60 credits at University Diploma Level will be awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University to students who satisfactorily complete the course (theory, simulated practice and clinical practice) and attain a pass in each of the assessments. The assessments comprise a theoretical component (3,000 words) and an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

Funding

The Barber Surgeons award £1,000 per year towards attendance fees and the Association of Orthopaedic Technicians awards one course fee per year (for members only).

Enquiries

Find out more at www.boa.ac.uk/en/casting/information. Or contact the Conference and Committee Administrator, British Orthopaedic Association, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE. You can also an email to casting@boa.ac.uk or  telephone 020 7406 1750; or fax 020 7831 2676.

New graduate certificate in orthopaedic care

The University of the West of Scotland has been approved and validated for the new Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Care for all modules to be delivered both on campus and online /distance delivery, from September 2011.
 
The aim of the programme is to equip health care professionals, who must be working with patients who have musculoskeletal conditions or injuries, with the skills and knowledge required to deliver informed, safe and effective care to those patients. The programme consists of three modules, each credit rated at 20 points at level nine.

For further details please contact Programme Leader Beverley Wellington. Email beverley.wellington@uws.ac.uk or beverley.wellington@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or telephone: 0141 848 3113 or 0141 347 8062.