Developing skills in leg ulcer management

This course is far more than a simple ‘how to’ guide. It will provide enhanced skills, develop critical thinking and encourage creativity in the management of these complex wounds.

 

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This agenda is a broad outline of what you can expect on the course. Sometimes the sessions may be changed around slightly, as all the speakers work clinically.

 

Clinical competency

You will need a practice supervisor to support you in clinical practice, to complete the practice portfolio, which you can download using the link below.

 

 

DOWNLOAD PDF OF PORTFOLIO

 

 

Cost: Free

About this course

The effective assessment and management of lower limb wounds requires skills, knowledge and understanding. We firmly believe in the importance of education and the sharing of expertise and experience.

 

You will be working with national experts and key opinion leaders who are skilled in the creative and person centred approach to leg ulcer management.

Details
Modules: 10
Revalidation: This is a competency based three day training programme aimed at those who manage patients with lower limb wounds and can count for up to 18 hours of participatory learning for NMC revalidation.

Who should attend

Healthcare professionals who manage patients with lower limb wounds

Learning outcomes

  1. Perform a holistic assessment of a patient presenting with a lower leg wound
  2. Identify whether the patient would be suitable for compression therapy by performing a vascular assessment (Doppler) to record ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) and be able to interpret the result
  3. Identify the best options of compression therapy in partnership with the patient. Learners will understand the importance of correct application of the chosen method, such as compression wraps, bandages or hosiery

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

  • Holistic assessment

    1 Lesson

  • Treatment suite at Accelerate Academy

    Vascular assessment

    1 Lesson

  • Patient and clinician at Accelerate Academy

    Optimising compression therapy

    1 Lesson

  • Skin care

    1 Lesson

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    Biomechanics

    1 Lesson

  • Patient and clinician at Accelerate Academy

    Challenging the status quo

    1 Lesson

  • Lady studying on laptop – Accelerate Academy

    Heart failure

    1 Lesson

  • Doctor, Patient and clinician at Accelerate Academy

    Chronic oedema and lymphoedema

    1 Lesson

  • Reception Accelerate Academy

    Self care

    1 Lesson

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    Resource links

    1 Lesson