Common Fractures and Dislocations Course

Course Overview

This course is designed to learn hands-on skills to deal with common fractures and dislocations seen in the rural emergency departments. The course will include short case-based presentations on specific fractures, a discussion of diagnosis and treatment, demonstration of the applicable cast and/or splint and hands-on practice. The morning will focus on fractures and dislocation of the upper limbs and the afternoon will focus on the lower limbs. Participants will practice on each other, including applying splints and casts. (Appropriate attire is recommended).

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:

• Determine what injuries should be treated in the rural emergency department.
• Order appropriate x-rays according to injury presentation.
• Perform proper techniques for reducing, splinting and casting.
• Evaluate when to transport and refer the at-risk patient.

CME Accreditation: 
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 6.0 Mainpro+ credits.

Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 6.0 Prescribed credit for attendance at this event due to a reciprocal agreement with The College of Family Physicians of Canada.