At Accelerated Cast Clinic & Limb Preservation Learning Centre, our goal is to strengthen health care professional knowledge and evidence-informed practice for the benefit of patients around the world.

While there are many different fields, types and levels of education amongst Health Care Professionals who take our courses, in the interest of simplicity, relevance and practicality, we have aligned our courses to compliment the high Canadian standards and Professional Continuing Competencies of the CLPNA.

Read the full CLPNA Competency Profile

H: Orthopedics

E: Nursing Practice

Course Competencies

H-1-1 Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to the musculoskeletal system: • determinants of normal structure and function • symptoms indicating immediate and urgent need for intervention • infection prevention, risks, exposure, and management • indicators of illness, impairment, or trauma

H-1-2 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and manage nursing care for conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

H-3-4 Demonstrate knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and associated treatments.

E-8-1 Demonstrate knowledge of differences between conventional medicine and complementary and alternative therapies.

E-8-3 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and consider impact of complementary and alternative therapies on nursing interventions and plan of care, respecting patient’s goals of care.

E-8-4 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and manage risk factors associated with complementary and alternative therapies: • patient perspective on efficacy • delayed treatment • contraindications with conventional medicine • cost and financial impact • understanding of health risks and interactions • potential atypical symptoms/response

E-8-5 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to respect and support patient’s decision to supplement or replace conventional care with complementary or alternative therapy.

E-4-9 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide or assist with adjunct therapies often associated with care of advanced wounds.

Disclaimers

1. It is the responsibility of every Health Care Professional to be aware of their individual competencies and scope of practice requirements, for their particular profession, in their province/state/country.
2. Our courses are introductory, are not accredited and may not meet the full requirements of every competency listed.
3. Our courses are not endorsed or affiliated with CLPNA in any way.
4. We have received no financial or in-kind support from any commercial or other organization.
5. Prices may change without notice.