This course is fully booked. To join the expressions of interest list for future courses, please email: events.gla@gosh.nhs.uk
Course overview:
The aim of this course is to improve your clinical reasoning and practical skills in relation to splinting and casting in paediatric Cerebral Palsy (CP). The course is designed for clinicians who have some experience of working with children with CP. Prior knowledge of upper limb anatomy and assessment at a beginner level is desirable. Pre-course reading in these areas is provided which is recommended prior to course commencement.
By the end of the course, motivated learners will have improved understanding of:
- Assessment principles for upper limb range of movement and muscle tone
- Medical and surgical management options for upper limb neurology
- The need for interventions complementary to splinting and casting
- Clinical reasoning to support decision making when splinting and casting
- The principles of safe splinting and casting
- How to fabricate upper limb thermoplastic splints and casts
Course structure:
The course is run over 3 consecutive days face-to-face. Learners then join a ½ day follow up Zoom meeting 2 months later to consolidate knowledge.
Course certification:
Following the 3-day face-to-face component of the course, learners will apply knowledge through completion of a case study. The case study is then submitted via the GOSH online learning platform (GOLD) for review. Learners will then present their case study during the follow up Zoom meeting.
Attendance at the face-to-face course and follow up Zoom meeting is required for course completion and certification.
Programme (subject to change): 3 days face-to-face, and ½ day follow up Zoom meeting
Day 1: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (08:30 – 17:00)
- Functional Upper limb anatomy
- Assessment of range of motion and muscle tone
- Functional neuroanatomy
- Evidence base for Static & Functional splints
- Practical session: Casting
Day 2: Thursday 16 January 2025 (08:30 - 17:00)
- Evidence base for Static & Functional splints (continued)
- Off the shelf functional and resting splints practical discussion
- Practical session: thermoplastic splinting and casting practical
Day 3: Friday 17 January 2025 (08:30 - 16:30)
- Reflections on practical session
- Surgical and medical management
- Focal tone management – Botulinum toxin A
- Splinting/Casting precautions and contraindications and factors that influence compliance
- The importance of active movement and strengthening (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
- Considerations for an upper limb splinting consultation service
- Planning for follow up webinar and certification requirements
Day 4: Friday 28 March 2025 (09:00 - 12:30)
- Virtual event – details of Zoom meeting to follow
Event pricing:
Standard rate: £600
Includes refreshments. Please note that lunch is not included.
Please email events.gla@gosh.nhs.uk if you need to pay via invoice through your Trust/organisation.
N.B. The ticket fee for this course is discounted. The ticket rate will increase after this course.
Registration:
Please note that tickets will remain on sale until Thursday 2 January 2025, 8:30am or when the course reaches maximum capacity of 22 participants.
Please note this event is not being recorded.
