Basic Orthopedic Skills Workshop

Overview

This workshop provides an Introduction to the fundamentals of orthopedic skills, practiced in a safe, monitored work environment focused on high-quality hands on training based on international standardized guidelines.

Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

• Understand principles of fracture management and implement them during treatment at a primary care level
• Read and interpret a given set of X-rays
• Demonstrate how to immobilize a fracture using splints and frames
• Demonstrate techniques of noninvasive methods of traction
• Demonstrate slab and cast application of extremities using POP
• Implement and exhibit proper protocols for hand washing, gowning, gloving and draping following principles of strict asepsis and sterile field in an Orthopedic setup
• Demonstrate correct operation theater protocol in trauma and orthopedics including handling of instruments
• Demonstrate technique of intra-articular injections showing understanding of sterile field and indications for procedure

Methods

Seminars & Multimedia presentations, Hands-on one on one training, assessment and follow-up sessions.

Who Will Benefit From This Course?

Interns, Residents, General Practitioners, Nursing Practitioners, Residents/Postgraduates (All surgical specialties).

Prerequisites

Basic Surgical Skills (Recommended, Not mandatory)

Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Full Day)

Registration Fees

• Health professional: 300 AED
• Nurses & Thumbay Staff: 200 AED
• GMU Student: 100
• Group ( 10 and more): 200 AED