AIOT News
The Australian Institute of Orthopaedic Technologists is made up
of a diverse group of orthopaedic professionals. With representatives
from all around Australia, our small but committed association is
expanding. As word spreads of our interest in casting and splinting,
so does our enthusiasm.
The AIOT Executive is made up of –
President:
Mr. Glenn Brown (Tas)
Vice President:
Mr. Eddie McMurray (Qld)
Secretary:
Mrs Tracey Prosser (Vic)
Treasurer:
Mr. Nick Free (Tas)
Accreditation Director:
Ms Allison Taplin (Vic)
Web Site Editor:
Ms Scott McKay (W.A.) Not yet online
State Liaison Officers:
Mr. Eddie McMurray (Qld)
Ms. Trish Evans (NSW)
Ms. Tracey Prosser (Vic)
To contact us: email: aiotinc@yahoo.com.au
Certificate IV in Cast Technology
To date there are 8 certified Cast technologists in Australia,
and a further 13 who are currently enrolled in the certificate.
Certified Technologists:
Queensland
Mr. John Hill (First Certified Australian Cast Technologist)
Mr. Eddie McMurray
Mr. Greg Gysin
Mr. Terry Kelly
Tasmania
Mr. Glenn Brown
Mr. Nick Free
Victoria
Mr. Robert Vragovski
Mr. John Kinealy
Integrated Care Management of Newcastle NSW is the deliverer of
this certificate, in conjunction with the AIOT. This alliance will
mutually benefit the participants by combining the knowledge and
expertise of both parties. ICM are a Registered Training Organisation,
(RTO) specializing in health training. This is an exciting time
for casting professionals, as it will now set the standard for casting
within Australia.
To contact ICM write to: Integrated Care Management, PO Box 71,
Lambton, NSW, 2299. Or contact Elizabeth Carter on ph: 02 4957 7240,
Fax: 02 4957 6248,.baffy@
bigpond.com.au
Certificate IV in Cast Technology
(HLT41402)
This qualification covers the knowledge and skills required for
the safe and successful application, modification and removal of
various orthopaedic devices.
Integrated Care Management plans to offer this qualification in
an innovative and flexible delivery style.
We have designed three pathways that can lead to students attaining
Certificate IV in Cast Technology.
Employers are encouraged to choose the pathway that best suits the
design and organisation of their workplace and team.
The three pathways are:
• Pathway of Attainment for Existing
Technicians This pathway is suited to existing cast technicians
wishing to obtain a National qualification that recognizes their
skills and training.
• Assessment Only. This pathway
is for employees that have minimal experience in the area of cast
technology. Assessment only pathway requires commitment from a nominated
and appropriate workplace supervisor to provide practical instruction.
Assessment of student is conducted by ICM.
• Supported Workplace Learning.
Students in this pathway receive individual and comprehensive print
learning materials as well as tutorial support towards achievement
of each national competency. As for assessment only pathway students
require a nominated workplace supervisor to provide practical instruction.
Face to face workshops to develop or enhance the practical skills
required in the field of cast technology can also be organized as
an additional option.
Details of pathway options can be found in the pamphlet - "Pathways
to Attainment".
It is anticipated that entry level students will complete this qualification
over a twelve to eighteen month period.
Students are required to be employed in an environment that optimises
on the job learning, exposing them to a range of practical skills
relating to cast technology. Students ideally are employed as student
cast technicians for a minimum of 15 hours a week. Students are
required to be supervised by an appropriately qualified health professional
for the duration of their study.
Students in Assessment Only and Supported Workplace Learning pathway
can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) , gaining credit
towards this qualification.
Details of qualification content can be found below.
Qualified assessors and trainers, with current experience in the
area of orthopaedics and cast technology have designed the learning
material and assessment tools used for this qualification.
All assessment complies with the guidelines from the National Health
Training Package.
Please ring Elizabeth Carter on 02 4957 7240 for further details
on how Integrated Care Management can assist your organisation.
Qualification Outline - Certificate IV in Cast Technology
Print learning materials and workshops can be designed to allow
the individual needs and specific requests of your workplace.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Applied Physiology
Topics Include:
• Medical terminology
• Body systems
• Musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology of upper limb, lower
limb and trunk
Understanding common Orthopaedic Conditions
Topics include:
• Joint conditions – presentation and management
• Orthopaedic conditions – presentation and management
• Bone injuries – types, presentation and management
• Soft tissue and bone healing
• Common and not so common fractures their presentation, causes,
complications and management.
Duty of Care
Topics Include:
• Principles of and compliance with duty of care, ethical and
legal responsibilities
• Complaint handling
• Documentation
• Informed Consent
• Precautions, contra-indications, and warnings
Basic Cast Technology
This module can be delivered as a three day face to face practical
workshop.
Topics include:
• application, and removal of the most common casts (e.g: slabs,
colles, smith, scaphoid, bennetts, short arm, metacarpal, short
leg, long leg,, u-slab)
• application and removal of soft goods bracing and splinting
(eg: knee immobiliser, shoulder immobiliser, soft collars, slings,
collar and cuff,)
• material selection
• risk minimisation associated with cast/device application
and removal
Advanced Cast Technology
This topic can be delivered as a three day face to face practical
workshop. Topics include:
• Apply and remove traction
• Modification of casts and devices
• Application, and removal of casts not covered in basic workshop
(eg: halo jacket, PTB, Hip spica)
• Application and removal of devices(eg: HSS, hinged, clavicle
strap)
• Reviewing x-rays in relation to fracture management.
Working in the Health Industry
Topics include:
• Understanding the health industry
• The role of your organisation in the health industry
• History of orthopaedics, and related health professionals
• Continuos quality improvement
• Understanding your role and responsibilities
• Time management skills
• Prioritising and scheduling work tasks
• Reviewing work performance
Effective Communication and Effective Work Practices
Topics include:
• Communication in the workplace
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Communication with various patient types and presentations
(eg: anxious, children)
• Preparing and presenting information
• Business Management
• Respect and inclusiveness with culturally diverse people
in work practices
Occupational Health & Safety
Topics Include:
• OH&S policies and procedures
• Hazard identification and risk management
• Infection Control, including waste management, cleaning,
personal hygiene and infection risks
• Identify and manage stress
• Manual handling
Recognition of Prior Learning Pathway
Aim: To assess existing cast technicians
against the nationally recognised competencies for HLT41402, with
the intention of awarding a Certificate IV in Cast Technology.
Overview This pathway is only available to candidates with at least
750hours relevant industry experience. Industry experience must
be current, having been achieved in the last three years.
Process:
Step 1 Candidate completes and submits
enrolment form.
Step 2 Candidate is issued a Portfolio
of Evidence Guide for Recognition of Prior learning pathway and
an invoice for 50% of base fee.
Step 3 Candidate prepares and submits
Portfolio of Evidence (including log book of practical skills, workplace
evidence, and documentary evidence against performance criteria)
as directed by Package. When Integrated Care Management receive
portfolio second invoice for remaining 50% of base fee will be issued.
Step 4 ICM assessor judges Portfolio
of Evidence and makes an assessment judgement against each of the
competency units required for national qualification
Step 5 ICM assessor notifies candidate
of assessment judgement on Portfolio of evidence.
If competent, proceed to step 6.
Step 5a If not yet competent candidate will be provided with gap
training option and/or reassessment against required units
Step 6 ICM assessor will perform an
observation assessment of the candidate in their workplace, or at
one of the preset "oral viva and observation" days. Candidate
will be observed applying/removing and/or modifying at least three
casts/devices. Observation must include application of at least
one ankle and hand/wrist cast.
After observation assessment candidate will then participate in
an oral viva assessment. Oral viva will be based around 4 case studies
requiring cast management. Case studies will not be known to candidate
prior to viva.
Note: Observation assessment checklists and a sample case study
will be provided to candidate along with method of assessment prior
to assessment step 6, so that candidate is aware of assessment process.
Step 7 ICM assessor makes assessment
judgement on observation and oral viva evidence against competency
units for national qualification. Candidate is notified of decision.
If competent, proceed to step 8
Step 7a If not yet competent candidate
will be provided with gap training option and/or reassessment against
required units.
Step 8 Qualification Issued
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Assessors?
• Integrated Care Management (ICM) assessments are undertaken
by assessors with significant experience as Cast Technicians as
well as experience in the supervision and support of health workers
involved in cast technology. Our assessors also hold nationally
recognised assessment qualifications.
• All assessors and educators are employees of Integrated Care
Management and maintains strict personal and assessment confidentiality
standards and are bound by ICM’s Code of Practice.
What are the fees for this Pathway?
• For members of the Australian Institute of Orthopaedic Technologists
Inc the cost of this pathway, excluding steps 5a and 7a (ie gap
training) is $1,000.00.
• For non-members of the Institute the cost of this pathway,
excluding steps 5a and 7a (ie gap training) is $1,200.00.
• Payment for RPL pathway (base fee) is divided into two invoices
– 50% at commencement (step 2) and remainder of base fee when
Integrated Care Management receive portfolio of evidence.
If I need gap training how much extra will this cost?
• After review of portfolio and/or after observation and oral
viva assessment ICM assessor may recommend and direct candidate
to undertake gap training for competency units they are not yet
competent with.
• There are 7 key assessment areas required of this qualification
and any gap training required is invoiced at $157.00 per key area
required.
• If face to face workshops (basic cast technology OR advanced
cast technology) are required to support gap training options then
these will be charged as for other students at $350.00 per three
day workshop.
• Gap training costs are invoiced at step 5a and 7a as required.
• If we consider the worst-case scenario where candidate is
required to undertake gap training for all 7 key assessment areas,
then the total cost of candidate achieving qualification will be
$2,300.00, or $3,000.00 if both face-to-face workshops are attended.
In other words at no time does the recognition of prior learning
pathway cost more then the supported workplace learning pathway.
What if I work in a remote area?
• This should not disadvantage you, Integrated Care Management
have a firm commitment to allowing access and equity to all students/candidates
who wish to obtain this qualification.
• Steps 1 through 5 will essentially be done by distance/correspondence.
• Observation and oral viva assessment can be done either at
the students workplace OR if this is regionally too isolated then
the student may be asked to travel to preset "oral viva and
observation" assessment days. It is estimated that there will
be two or three set assessment days per year in different locations,
dependent on student pool, and students will attend these assessment
days for their oral vivas and observations.
How long will it take me to complete this pathway?
• This will vary from candidate to candidate. On average candidates
will be expected to complete the recognition of prior learning pathway
in a six-month period.
When is enrolment for the pathway?
• There are no set dates for starting the RPL pathway. Once
ICM receive your enrolment form and 50% of base fee you will be
forwarded your Portfolio of Evidence Package and be contacted by
an educator.
Integrated Care Management
PO Box 71 LAMBTON NSW 2299
Elizabeth Carter
Phone – 02 49576260 Fax – 02 49576248 email – baffy@bigpond.com
Casting Services
For all your Casting/Splinting/Bracing and Educational services/products,
contact:
Forecast Accessories Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
John Kinealy 0425 752 775
Robert Vragovski 0407 991 424
G.B. Casting
Glenn Brown
Hobart, Tasmania
0417 133 726
Regards
John Kinealy
President AIOT
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