Become an ASOP Instructor
ASOP’s In-House Workshop Training Program Overview: The ASOP In-House Workshop Training Program is designed to harness the expertise of current ASOP members holding ROT, OTC or OPE certifications to provide training in Orthopedic Casting & Splinting for their fellow practice or hospital staff. Instructor Eligibility: Only current ASOP members with either ROT, OTC or OPE certification can participate as trainers. There are exemptions to required instructor certifications. MD/DO, PA-C, etc. Application Process for Prospective Instructors: If you are interested in becoming an in-house program instructor, please register and apply through the provided link: https://form.jotform.com/243304493481153 ASOP’s In-House Workshop Training Program All ASOP current members who hold the ROT, OTC or OPE certification are considered eligible to train their fellow practice or hospital staff.ASOP members who attend these in-house staff workshops will receive ASOP Certificates of Attendance and Continuing Education as if they attended an ASOP sponsored workshop. Assumption: The management of both the practice and hospital is presumed to have given their consent for the instructor applicant to offer training. This consent is primarily based on the management’s awareness and confidence in the applicant’s experience and expertise in the field of Orthopedic Casting & Splinting Training Agenda & Guidelines: Instructors are advised, but not limited, to adhere to ASOP training agendasWhile the core of the training should be based on the provided agenda, instructors are allowed to enhance the program by adding relevant sections or topics that they deem beneficial to their practice needs. All in-house training schedules should be forwarded using the form provided to ASOP at least four weeks before the in-house training workshop is held. The dates, times and name and location of the facility should be emailed to ASOP Key Takeaways: This program is an opportunity for experienced professionals to share their knowledge with fellow staff, ensuring the spread of best practices. ASOP member attendees of the in-house workshop can receive the same acknowledgment and educational credit as they would from an ASOP-sponsored event. Instructors have the flexibility to customize the training program while maintaining the core teachings provided in the agenda.
The Manual of Fracture Bracing & CastingOrthopedic Study Guide 18 Hour Casting, Splint & Traction Home Study Course
The Manual of Casting and Splinting 440 pages
2 Day Workshop Agenda
ROT Practice exam
Skill Set Sheets for Casting
Short Arm Cast
Thumb Spica Cast
Long Arm Cast
Boxer FX Ulnar Gutter
Short Leg
Skill Set Sheets for Splinting
Short Arm Volar Splint
Thumb Spica Splint
Ulnar Gutter Splint
Radial Gutter Splint
Sugar Tong Splint
Posterior Short Leg Splint
SPLINTING EXAM RESOURCES
Splinting Guide 1
Splinting Guide 2
Splinting Guide 3
Splinting Guide 4
Splinting Guide 5
Splinting Guide 6
ROT Scope of PracticeOrthotic ReviewFracture Review Video's Total Contact Cast IU Health Overview Total Contact Cast Application Video pre-requisite for Short Arm ZOOM 1. Tools of the cast room 2. Stockinet for Short Arm 3. Padding Short Arm 4. Application of Cast Tape 5. Additional video on thumb-space technique NEW THUMB SPICA METHOD
ROT Scope of PracticeOrthotic ReviewFracture Review Video's Total Contact Cast IU Health Overview Total Contact Cast Application Video pre-requisite for Short Arm ZOOM 1. Tools of the cast room 2. Stockinet for Short Arm 3. Padding Short Arm 4. Application of Cast Tape 5. Additional video on thumb-space technique NEW THUMB SPICA METHOD