Hard Skills
AdvancedCast and Splint ApplicationThe technical proficiency in applying, adjusting, and removing plaster or synthetic casts and various splints for injury immobilization.
IntermediateTraction Setup and MaintenanceAssembling, adjusting, and maintaining mechanical traction equipment as prescribed by orthopedic surgeons for bone alignment and stabilization.
AdvancedSurgical Assisting and PositioningAssisting surgeons in the operating room by providing instruments, positioning limbs, and maintaining a sterile field during orthopedic procedures.
AdvancedOrthopedic Anatomy and TerminologyComprehensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, bone structures, and medical terms specific to orthopedic surgery and trauma.
IntermediateSterile Technique and AsepsisMaintaining a sterile environment and following strict infection control protocols during invasive orthopedic procedures or wound care.