Casting Courses

8 JULY 2026 - UPDATE FOR 2026 CASTING COURSES  

Following the fire at the Louis Fleischmann Hall in April 2026, refurbishment works have now been completed, and we are pleased to confirm that the September BCC Casting Course and associated short courses will take place at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore, as planned.

We are currently finalising the remaining arrangements and anticipate opening bookings for the September courses within the next two weeks. Further information will be published on our website and shared with prospective delegates as soon as applications are open.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these works were completed. We look forward to welcoming delegates to RNOH Stanmore for the September courses.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

 

Musculoskeletal Casting and Splinting Courses

The British Casting Certificate (formerly known as the BOA/RCN (SOTN) AOT Casting Techniques Certificate) has been the only nationally recognised qualification in Casting since 1982 for both the Orthopaedic Practitioner and Nurses whose role includes Casting and Splinting. The certificate and training courses are recognised internationally, and this is reflected by the continuing application to courses by students from abroad. As well as the original six-week block courses (now three and sometimes four per year) running at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, there are, in addition, regional day release courses in a variety of locations around the UK providing this vital education; a list can be found here.

The practical nature of the Course means that places are limited and necessarily more costly than would be the case for a mainly theoretical Course. As a prerequisite, you must have a minimum of one year’s full-time experience in casting application. Applications must be supported by a recommendation from a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who is a Fellow of the British Orthopaedic Association, and from your Line Manager. Nursing staff, casting room practitioners and others who need to become expert in practical casting techniques are all equally welcome.

Prior to attending the Course, it is a requirement for candidates to study the theory as shown in the syllabus.

From June 2023, Glasgow Caledonian University will no longer host the Scottish Regional BCC course or accredit or accredit the BCC module. All current students will continue to be supported for their exams up to this date, and any resits required. A letter from Mark Rees, National Casting Training Advisor has been circulated to students to explain the changes.

Contact: Casting Course Team
Telephone: 0207 406 1759
For recertification enquiries: [email protected]

For casting enquiries: [email protected]

 

International Candidates

There is a £25 administration fee for applicants applying from outside the UK.

We also require an IELTS certificate with an average score of 6.0 or above, with no section scoring below 4.5.

This requirement is applicable to all international students and students whose first language is not English. Exceptions apply where the student:

  • Has worked in the NHS for more than 15 years or;
  • Has a higher education qualification since living/working the UK or;
  • Has a Higher qualification in English Language (This would count as an equivalent to the IELTS) or;
  • Has done their nursing conversion course here in the UK

Course and payment policies

Please note that bookings are non-transferable.

Course fees should be received at least eight weeks before the commencement of the Course, or the place will be cancelled.

For cancellations within 12 weeks of the start of the course, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
For cancellations within 6 weeks of the start of the course, there is no refund of course fees. You will also be liable for 100% of the course fees.