Open Forum

Hello everyone, 

I am a clinical nurse educator working with my ambulatory orthopedics division to establish standardized training and ongoing competency in fiberglass cast application and removal. I would love to connect with others working in or with orthopedics teams to hear how these educational needs have been addressed elsewhere. 

In particular, I would love to hear which team members perform casting services (casting technologists, medical assistants, LPNs/RNs, etc), how or where these team members received their didactic and practical skills training (In-house? Outside experts?), and whether/how these skills are routinely monitored and assessed. Insights into any other aspect of casting skill acquisition or validation would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and attention,

Hello everyone, 

I am a clinical nurse educator working with my ambulatory orthopedics division to establish standardized training and ongoing competency in fiberglass cast application and removal. I would love to connect with others working in or with orthopedics teams to hear how these educational needs have been addressed elsewhere. 

In particular, I would love to hear which team members perform casting services (casting technologists, medical assistants, LPNs/RNs, etc), how or where these team members received their didactic and practical skills training (In-house? Outside experts?), and whether/how these skills are routinely monitored and assessed. Insights into any other aspect of casting skill acquisition or validation would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and attention,

Hello everyone, 

I am a clinical nurse educator working with my ambulatory orthopedics division to establish standardized training and ongoing competency in fiberglass cast application and removal. I would love to connect with others working in or with orthopedics teams to hear how these educational needs have been addressed elsewhere. 

In particular, I would love to hear which team members perform casting services (casting technologists, medical assistants, LPNs/RNs, etc), how or where these team members received their didactic and practical skills training (In-house? Outside experts?), and whether/how these skills are routinely monitored and assessed. Insights into any other aspect of casting skill acquisition or validation would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and attention,

Hello everyone, 

I am a clinical nurse educator working with my ambulatory orthopedics division to establish standardized training and ongoing competency in fiberglass cast application and removal. I would love to connect with others working in or with orthopedics teams to hear how these educational needs have been addressed elsewhere. 

In particular, I would love to hear which team members perform casting services (casting technologists, medical assistants, LPNs/RNs, etc), how or where these team members received their didactic and practical skills training (In-house? Outside experts?), and whether/how these skills are routinely monitored and assessed. Insights into any other aspect of casting skill acquisition or validation would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and attention,

Hello everyone, 

I am a clinical nurse educator working with my ambulatory orthopedics division to establish standardized training and ongoing competency in fiberglass cast application and removal. I would love to connect with others working in or with orthopedics teams to hear how these educational needs have been addressed elsewhere. 

In particular, I would love to hear which team members perform casting services (casting technologists, medical assistants, LPNs/RNs, etc), how or where these team members received their didactic and practical skills training (In-house? Outside experts?), and whether/how these skills are routinely monitored and assessed. Insights into any other aspect of casting skill acquisition or validation would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and attention,