specialized Program
Orthopedic Casting
Specialized training in orthopedic cast application, maintenance, and removal for medical assistants.
2 weeks · In-Person · Orthopedic Casting Certificate
Duration
2 weeks
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
In-Person
Certification
Orthopedic Casting Certificate
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
This specialized program trains Medical Assistants in the application, maintenance, and removal of orthopedic casts and splints. Gain hands-on skills to support orthopedic teams in clinical and emergency settings.
What you'll learn
- Cast Application
- Splinting
- Spica Casts
- Cast Removal
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Patient Education
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
Fractures, sprains, and the musculoskeletal anatomy behind every cast.
Short- and long-arm and leg casts, splints, and correct padding and positioning.
Hip and shoulder spica casts and other complex applications.
Using the cast saw safely, protecting skin, and patient reassurance.
Plaster versus fiberglass, padding, and choosing the right materials for each case.
Real-world casting scenarios assessed by instructors, leading to certification.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the Orthopedic Casting Certificate Exam exam blueprint, administered by NAOT. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- Orthopedic Casting Certificate Exam
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam scheduling support
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“Two weeks, and I went back to my clinic able to handle casting that we used to refer out.”
Orthopedic Casting Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
2 weeks, depending on the track you choose.
This program is in-person, on campus.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the Orthopedic Casting Certificate, administered by NAOT.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.