Unless you’re medically trained, you won’t be able to apply a cast to yourself or others. There are a variety of medical professionals that can apply casting, including:
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Emergency room doctors
- Physician assistants
- Orthopedic technicians
- Nurse practitioners
Physicians may request that nurses apply or remove casts, while Advanced Practice Registered Nurses can perform a fracture reduction—this means they can set a broken bone.