Complex Fractures and Dislocations Course 2018

Complex Fractures and Dislocations Course is organized by the Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development at the University of Calgary. It will be held on Jan 19, 2018 at Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Other Health Professionals (remote practice sites). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.00 credits.

Course Overview :
This course is designed to learn hands-on skills to deal with complicated 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.

Course Objectives :
The intent of the course is for learners 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.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.