CASTED: Forces is the ‘hands-on’ orthopedics course designed specifically for medical technicians and physician assistants in the military.

CASTED: Forces courses are available on request as 1-day and 2-day versions. Courses can be requested on-line, in-person, or hybrid (1 day of each).

Each CASTED: Forces course focuses on the initial assessment and management of the patient with an acute extremity injury.

Case-based lectures review orthopedic principles and highlight clinical pearls. Emphasis is on key aspects of the history, physical, investigations (x-rays) and management.

In-person courses include extensive hands-on components with demonstrations of casting and splinting techniques, followed by hands-on practice under the close supervision of CASTED faculty.

CASTED: Forces provides a customized, ‘hands-on’ orthopedics experience that will increase the participants’ confidence and skills with acute orthopedic management. The course is available as a roadshow to travel to military bases. It is also available as an on-line version.

Accreditation
This program meets the accreditation criteria for the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited for up to 48 Mainpro+ credits.(3 credits per hour)

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

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