Acute Orthopaedic Injury (1): X-ray Interpretation and Upper Limb Injury (2021)

Radiological and Clinical Assessment, Upper limb injury, Plaster Splinting

Acute orthopaedic injury is a common emergency presentation and occurs across all age groups with injuries ranging from minor through to limb or even life threatening. In this first course, we explore the clinical and radiological assessment of the patient with orthopaedic injury, review the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a range of upper limb soft tissue injuries and fractures, and complete the topic by examining the procedure for applying a plaster cast to splint injuries. The topic is divided into the the following key areas:

  1. Assessment of limb injury

  2. Upper limb injuries

  3. Splinting limb injuries


Information about the course

  • Designed for medical officers, nurses, paramedics, and students in all medical fields

  • CME hours: Certified for 8 hours of continuing medical education

  • Duration of enrolment: 12 months (commences from the date of course enrolement)

  • CPD certificate provided with successful completion of the course

Course Accreditation 2023-2025

This course is NOT accredited for the 2023-2025 triennium. LearnEM is in the process of updating all courses for the new triennium and a new 2023 version will be made available soon. Should you require RACGP or ACRRM CPD points for the new triennium please do not access this course.


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  • Course Fee: $75.00 (AUD) + $7.50 (GST) = $82.50

  • Duration of enrolment is 12 months from date of payment

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