This module covers the principles of informed consent, which is a crucial aspect of orthopaedic practice. The module includes visual presentations and multiple choice questions related to the topic.

This module covers the principles of informed consent, which is a crucial aspect of orthopaedic practice. The module includes visual presentations and multiple choice questions related to the topic. The Orthopaedic Academy is dedicated to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields, helping to improve patient outcomes and ensure best practices are followed.

Module 13 - General Principles of Orthopaedic Practice 

Orthopaedic Academy

Principles of Orthopaedics (26 CPD)

This CPD-accredited ‘Principles of Orthopaedics' course has been developed by the Orthopaedic Academy and approved by the Royal College of Surgeons.

Over 13 interactive modules, you will learn about essential orthopaedic conditions using clinical scenarios, case discussions and practical procedures.

Appropriate for all healthcare professionals including doctors training for MRCS/MRCEM exams, advanced nurse practitioners and physiotherapists.

26 CPD Credits: Complete all 26 modules to receive a full course completion certificate and 26 hours of CPD credit.


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The Orthopaedic Academy offers a range of resources through Module 1 - The Orthopaedic Oncall. These resources include "Surviving The Orthopaedic Oncall" parts 1 and 2, as well as "How to survive the Trauma Meeting." 

Additionally, a summary sheet of key learning points and multiple choice questions are available to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the material. 

Module 1 - The Orthopaedic Oncall

The Orthopaedic Academy offers Module 2 - Upper Limb Trauma & Emergencies, which provides a range of resources to help individuals working in this area. 

These resources include information on Upper Limb Fractures, Upper Limb Orthopaedic Emergencies, and Paediatric Upper Limb Fractures. 

A summary sheet of key learning points is also available to help individuals consolidate their understanding of the material. 

Additionally, multiple choice questions are provided to test knowledge and provide further learning opportunities. 

The Orthopaedic Academy aims to support and educate those working in orthopaedics and related fields.

Module 2 - Upper Limb Trauma & Emergencies

The Orthopaedic Academy offers Module 3 - Lower Limb Trauma & Emergencies, which provides resources and information for individuals working in this area. 

The resources available include information on Lower Limb Fractures, as well as a summary sheet of key learning points to help consolidate understanding. 

Multiple choice questions are also provided to test knowledge and provide further opportunities for learning. 

The Orthopaedic Academy is committed to providing support and education for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields.

Module 3 - Lower Limb Trauma & Emergencies

The Orthopaedic Academy provides Module 4 - Spinal Trauma And Other Acute And Elective Spinal Conditions, which offers resources and information for individuals working in this field. 

The resources available include information on Common Spinal Trauma, Spinal Fractures & Spinal Cord Injuries, Common Spinal Conditions, and Spinal Pathways. 

A summary sheet of key learning points is also available to help consolidate understanding, and multiple choice questions are provided to test knowledge and provide further opportunities for learning. 

The Orthopaedic Academy is dedicated to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields.

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Module 4 - Spinal Trauma And Other Acute and Elective Spinal Conditions

The Orthopaedic Academy provides Module 5 - Paediatric Orthopaedics, which offers a range of resources and information for individuals working in this field. 

The resources available include information on Common Paediatric Conditions, as well as visual presentations to aid learning. 

A summary sheet of key learning points is also available to help consolidate understanding, and multiple choice questions are provided to test knowledge and provide further opportunities for learning. 

The Orthopaedic Academy is dedicated to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields.

Module 5 - Paediatric Orthopaedics

The Orthopaedic Academy offers Module 6 - Orthopaedic Pathologies, which provides a range of resources and information for individuals working in this field. 

The resources available include an approach to Pathological Bone Lesion, visual presentations to aid learning, and information on the Principles of Orthopaedic Oncology. 

Multiple choice questions are also provided to test knowledge and provide further opportunities for learning. 

The Orthopaedic Academy is committed to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields.

Module 6 - Orthopaedic Pathologies

The resources available in Module 7 include manipulation of fractures & dislocations and the application of cast, joint injection & aspiration techniques, principles of surgical wound closure, and information on skeletal & skin traction. 

Visual presentations are also provided to aid learning. Multiple choice questions are available to test knowledge and provide further opportunities for learning. 

The Orthopaedic Academy is dedicated to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields, helping to improve patient outcomes and ensure best practices are followed.


Module 7 - Practical & Surgical Orthopaedic Skills

Module 8 specifically covers the general principles of orthopaedic X-rays and case spotting, including how to read X-rays, commonly missed orthopaedic injuries, X-rays of common orthopaedic conditions, and general principles of MRI in orthopaedics. 

This module also includes visual presentations, a summary sheet of key learning points, and multiple-choice questions.


Module 8 - General Principles Of Orthopaedic X-rays and Case Spotting

The Orthopaedic Academy offers Module 9 - Orthopaedic Clinical Examination, which covers the principles of clinical examination in orthopaedics, examination of the spine, and a summary sheet of key learning points. 

The module includes visual presentations and multiple-choice questions to test learners' understanding of the material. 

This module aims to provide learners with a strong foundation in the principles of clinical examination for orthopaedic patients and the skills to perform a thorough examination of the spine.


Module 9 - Orthopaedic Clinical Examination

Module 10 - Orthopaedic Upper Limb Conditions is a resource offered by the Orthopaedic Academy, which focuses on providing information on elective upper limb conditions. 

The module includes visual presentations to aid learning, as well as a summary sheet of key learning points. 

Multiple choice questions are also available to test knowledge and provide opportunities for further learning. 



The Orthopaedic Academy is committed to offering education and support for individuals working in the field of orthopaedics, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients with upper limb conditions.


Module 10 - Orthopaedic Upper Limb Conditions

Module 11 of the Orthopaedic Academy Resources is focused on Orthopaedic Lower Limb Conditions. It includes a section on Elective Lower Limb Conditions, which is presented with visual aids. 

Additionally, there is a summary sheet of key learning points and multiple choice questions related to the module.

The Orthopaedic Academy is dedicated to providing education and support for individuals working in orthopaedics and related fields, helping to improve patient outcomes and ensure best practices are followed.


Module 11 - Orthopaedic Lower Limb Conditions

The Orthopaedic Academy Resources Module 12 focuses on Orthopaedic Implants and Appliances. 

The module covers the history and principles of orthopaedic implants and includes visual presentations. Additionally, the module discusses orthotics and prosthetics, which is also accompanied by visual presentations. 

The module concludes with multiple-choice questions to test learners' understanding of the material.


Module 12 - Orthopaedic Implants & Appliances

This CPD-accredited ‘Principles of Orthopaedics' course has been developed by the <a href="https://orthopaedicacademy.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orthopaedic Academy</a> and approved by the Royal College of Surgeons. CPD: 26 creditsPrice: £300 for on-demand access to the full course for 1 year, or £25 per module.Format: On-demand tutorials, lectures and MCQs Orthopaedic Academy is an innovative online educational platform, run by Orthopaedic Surgeons with track records of success in education. We use a mixture of tutorials, live interactive small group practice and lectures.&nbsp; Our activities and materials are well structured and we pride ourselves of the excellent feedback, high success rate and the positive experience from our delegates and readers. The 4 key principles to our CPD courses are:<ol><li>Applicable</li><li>Educational</li><li>Informative</li><li>Methodical</li></ol>We follow Socrates method of teaching, based on stimulating the learners to demonstrate their high order thinking and to maximise their learning in a short time. We have helped thousands to pass their orthopaedic exams and progress their careers - be one of them.

Module 13 - General Principles of Orthopaedic Practice

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