November 2024 - Casting Exam Only 3

The British Casting Certificate examination is validated by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners (AOP) and it is a joint award with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Exam Only 2023 Fees: UK & IE Candidates - £450.00 International Candidates - £475.00 ELIGIBILITY Previous attendance at a BOA Committee Validated Full Casting Course. All retakes of this Examination must be completed within 2 years of course attendance. Applicants must be supported by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who is a Home Fellow member of the BOA, and from your Line Manager. PRE-LEARNING It is a requirement for all candidates to study the theory as shown in the Syllabus, and candidates must provide a completed learning log. EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination consists of viva and practical sessions. All sections must be passed individually and at the same sitting. There will be two external examiners. COMPLETION OF COURSE A total of 60 credits at University Diploma or Degree Level will be awarded by GCU to students who satisfactorily complete the course and attain a pass in each of the assessments. The assessments comprise a theoretical component (3000 words) and an Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE). CANCELLATION POLICY For cancellations between 2-6 weeks of the start there is a 50% cancellation fee. For cancellations 2 weeks or less of the start there is no refund of fees. Contact: Alice Coburn/Mia Gordon Address: BOA, 38-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE Telephone: 020 7406 1762 Fax: 020 7831 2676 Email: [email protected]