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Ally Medical Emergency Room · South Austin

Pediatric
Fractures & Splinting Techniques Class

March 31, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Ally Medical ER – South Location
8721 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748
Hands-on training · Clinical presentation · Q&A
Workshop Date
March
31
2026
10:00 AM
Saturday Johnson, PA-C, MPAS, MPH
Your Instructor
Saturday Johnson
PA-C MPAS MPH 18 yrs Pediatric Orthopedics
Workshop Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Review the 8 essential splint types and their pediatric indications
  • Discuss real case scenarios encountered in the emergency setting
  • Review complications from incorrect splinting techniques that cause problems — often seen at the patient's first orthopedic follow-up
  • Identify common errors in splint application and how to correct them
  • Clinical exam nuggets pertaining to pediatric fractures

Workshop Format

  • 30-minute clinical presentation by the instructor
  • Hands-on splinting practice stations
  • Live Q&A with the instructor
  • Pediatric-specific considerations & case discussion
  • Complimentary one-on-one coaching and individualized instruction with the instructor available following the session
Pre-Training Survey

Please complete this survey prior to attending the workshop. Your answers help the instructor tailor the session to your team's current experience level. There are no right or wrong answers — be honest! All responses are confidential.

Section A — Your Background
Question 1
What is your current role / title?
Question 2
How many years have you been in clinical practice?
Section B — Splinting Experience
Question 3
How would you rate your overall experience with splinting and casting?

1 = No experience   5 = Expert

Question 4
Which of the following splints have you applied before? (Select all that apply)
Question 5
How comfortable are you with pediatric fractures and splint applications?

1 = Not comfortable at all   5 = Very comfortable

Section C — Clinical Knowledge Check
Question 7
What is the most common indication for a Thumb Spica splint?
Question 8
A child presents with a supracondylar fracture of the elbow. Which splint is most appropriate for initial immobilization?
Question 9
When applying any splint to a pediatric patient, which of the following is the most important safety consideration?
Question 10
A Coaptation splint is primarily used for which injury?
Question 11
A patient has a Colles' fracture (distal radius) requiring immobilization in a position that prevents both pronation and supination. Which splint is most appropriate?
Question 12
When applying a posterior short-leg splint, in what position should the ankle be immobilized to minimize the risk of contracture?
Section D — Learning Goals
Question 13
What are your primary learning goals for attending this workshop? (Select all that apply)
Question 14
Which splinting techniques are you looking forward to learning or reviewing? (Select all that apply)
Question 15
After completing this workshop, what changes do you hope to make in your clinical practice? (Select all that apply)
Question 16
How do you learn new clinical skills most effectively? (Select all that apply)
Question 17
Are there any specific splinting techniques you feel you need the most improvement on? (Select all that apply)
Question 18
Describe a splinting experience that didn't go as planned — or a situation where you were unsure of the correct approach. What happened and what would you like to know?
Question 19
Is there a specific clinical scenario, challenge, or question you'd like the instructor to address during the workshop?
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Thank you for completing the pre-training survey.
The instructor will use your responses to tailor the workshop to your team.

We look forward to seeing you on March 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
at Ally Medical ER – South Austin.

Contact & Registration

Interested in attending? Please contact:

Danielle Covey
Staff RN & Clinical Educator
Ally Medical Emergency Room

📍 8721 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748

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