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Advanced Practice in Lower Limb Ulceration

This is a two day online course for anyone with an interest in lower limb ulceration who is already competent in the application of compression bandaging.

Cost: Free
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About this course

We are proud to be delivering our 2 day training as an online event and the interactive programme will include presentations, discussions, break out sessions, self-directed study, quizzes and lots of input from the attendees.

 

Course content

 

  • What makes a lower limb wound complex

  • When to use higher levels of compression than standard 40mmHg

  • The biomechanics of mobility and gait to enhance healing potential

  • Advanced bandaging skills including strapping to manage retro-malleolus ulcers

  • How to manage complex ulcers once healed

Details
Modules: 4
Revalidation: This course is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for Professional Accreditation. Accreditation applies only to the educational content of the programme and does not apply to any product. The RCN cannot confirm competence of any practitioner. This programme will give the candidate up to 12 hours of participatory learning for NMC revalidation.

How it works

Enrol

Choose the course that’s right for you and take the next step to achieving your learning goals

Track your progress

Keep track of your progress via the “My Learning Plan” section

Complete module quizzes

Learn new skills with bite-sized video tutorials, test your knowledge and achieve a qualification which will improve patient care

Modules included

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    Agenda

    1 Lesson

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    Assets to support your learning

    1 Lesson

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    Bandaging Videos

    1 Lesson

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    Gait and biomechanics

    1 Lesson