During this two day course delegates will learn the basic casting techniques and skills specifically required for CPD surgical trainees development within the NHS.
The Great North Trauma and Emergency Centre is a level 1 major trauma centre at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, one of twelve major trauma centres in the UK treating both adults and children.
This course covers the basic principles of casting techniques and skills specifically required for surgical trainees’ continuing professional development in the NHS.
It will explore the appropriate prescriptions relating to injury including the safe application of backslabs as well as full casts with manipulation techniques.
Delivery of the course comprises a range of presentations and workshop learning led by specialists in their field. The hybrid theoretical and practice approach includes regular Q&A sessions, assessment and periods of reflection, all designed to support delegates to understand and consider:
By the end of the course, the delegate will be able to:
Whilst aimed at Surgical Trainees CT2 and above, we welcome applications from experienced members of T&O MDTs.
£300
Day One: Monday 15 December 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
Day Two: Tuesday 16 December 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
Eldon Court
2 Percy Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7YE
If you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference.
If you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. Alternatively, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice.
If you are a LET employee you will need to pay by card as we are unable to invoice LETs.
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Should you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.
Should you still wish to cancel your booking, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. Please contact [email protected]t to cancel your booking.
Timescale | Fee paying course |
Over 6 weeks | £25 admin charge |
2 to 6 weeks | 50% of course fee |
0 to 2 weeks | 100% of course fee |
If you do not attend on the day, you will be charged the full cost of the event place.
See our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.