A140 Comprehensive Course on Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management: From Aetiology to Treatment (Face to Face).

Course summary

The primary aim of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assess and manage various types of leg ulcers. This includes understanding the underlying causes of ulceration, conducting thorough assessments, and implementing appropriate management strategies.

Throughout the course, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in practical demonstrations and scenarios to apply their learning in a simulated environment.

Who should attend?

Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners
Practice Nurses
Community Nurses
District Nurses
Registered Nurses
Allied Health Professionals

Important notes

Upon completion of this course, attendees are expected to collaborate with suitable facilitators in their respective workplaces to achieve proficiency in this specialized area of practice. A competency framework will be provided, which practitioners can utilize in their workplaces to further enhance their skills and knowledge. This hands-on experience is crucial for translating the theoretical knowledge gained during the course into practical skills

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
2 day(s)	16 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the lower leg arterial system.
Describe the aetiology of venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers.
Identify alternative causes of ulceration such as vasculitic ulcers, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Marjolin’s Ulcer, and Sickle cell.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of different types of leg ulcers.
Understand the principles of microbial and psychological assessment
.Implement appropriate management strategies for venous and arterial ulcers, including endothermal ablation, graduated compression, cleansing and dressing, lifestyle changes, and non-surgical interventions.
Understand the rationale for measuring Ankle Brachial Resting Pressure Index (ABRPI) and how to measure and interpret it.
Understand the theory of graduated compression, bandage classification, compression levels, Static Stiffness Index, short stretch versus long stretch bandages.
Identify contraindications/risks of compression and manage noncompliance.
Understand the rationale for compression hosiery, types of compression hosiery and kits, measurement of compression hosiery, aids for application of compression hosiery.

Course programme

Aetiologies of leg ulcers

Overview of anatomy and physiology of lower leg arterial system
Describe the aetiology of 3 types of leg ulcers
- Venous ulcer
- Arterial ulcer
- Diabetic ulcer
Briefly describe alternative causes of ulceration
- Vasculitic ulcers
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Marjolin’s Ulcer
- Sickle cell
Briefly describe the aetiology of lymphedema

Assessment of leg ulcers

Describe the assessment of 3 types of leg ulcers

Venous ulcer
Arterial ulcer
Diabetic ulcer

Microbial assessment
Psychological assessment

Management of leg ulcers and care of surrounding skin

Venous leg ulcers

Overview of endothermal ablation
Graduated compression
Cleansing and dressing
Overview of lymphedema management

Arterial ulcers

Lifestyle changes
Non-surgical interventions

Scenarios

Ankle Brachial Resting Pressure index

Rationale for measuring ABRPI
Location of pulses of leg
How to measure and interpret ABRPI
Automated systems
Toe Brachial Pressure index

Demonstration and practice

Compression therapy

Theory of graduated compression
Bandage classification and compression levels
Static Stiffness Index
Short stretch versus long stretch bandages
Types of compression bandages, systems and wraps
Contraindications/risks of compression
Noncompliance

Demonstration and practice

Compression Hosiery

Rationale for hosiery
Types of compression hosiery and kits
Measurement of compression hosiery
Aids for application of compression hosiery

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TBA