Professional and short courses
An introduction to Static Splinting
This 1 day practical workshop is aimed at clinicians new to splinting, and those who want to develop basic splinting techniques.
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On this course, you will discover the most effective ways of delivering quality care to a high standard. Splinting is an important skill to have across a number of healthcare professions in a variety of industries. Our expert tutors will guide you through the best ways to create basic splints and administer them to those in need.
York campus
- Course leader – Kerry Edwards and Jamie Maw (Promedics)
- Duration – 1 day
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Dates and times
Please contact us using the form below to discuss future dates
Course Fees
£95 per person
Course information
What will I learn?
Under the supervision of your tutors, you will develop skills in the creation and application of splints for minor injuries and rheumatoid conditions.
Throughout the day you will :
- Fabricate a range of low temperature static thermoplastic splints, including a night resting splint, a thumb splint and a wrist extension splint
- Use a range of thermoplastic splinting materials
- Use a range of splinting techniques
- Use your professional reasoning skills to choose the right splint, at the right time, for the people you are working with
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