CASTED: Primary Care


CASTED: Primary Care is the ‘hands-on’ orthopedics course designed specifically for family physicians.

During this 3-day course, you will learn:

  • keys to an efficient orthopedic history
  • ‘high yield’ physical exam tips, including a ‘hands-on’ exam review
  • MSK management principles
  • tips to identify ‘red flag’ patients
  • indications for further investigations and referral
  • how to perform various joint injections, including ‘hands-on’ practice with models
  • practical, office-based immobilization options

CASTED: Primary Care combines 2-days of practical, case-based lectures with a separate 3rd day of ‘hands-on’ stations to review orthopedic principles and management in the context of a family doctor’s office.

Days 1 and 2 are on-line and synchronous. Day 1 covers Upper Extremity and Neck. Day 2 covers Lower Extremity and Back. Review cases, an efficient approach, and ‘red flags’ to be aware of.

Day 3 is a couple of months down the road – and allows for a reminder of the principles, and hands-on practice with joint injection models, and physical exam review and practice. Plus, you get to refine points learned from the earlier sessions.

CASTED: Primary Care limits the number of registrants to ensure close supervision and interaction. At the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of primary care MSK assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral.

Accreditation
This program meets the accreditation criteria for the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved for 42 Mainpro+ credits for the on-line plus 24 Mainpro+ credits for the in-person.

For a list of our upcoming CASTED courses, visit our schedule page.

For further details or to request a roadshow, please contact us.