Leg Ulcer Management - A Competency Based Course (Lvl 6)

Topics covered will reflect contemporary lower limb management research and practice and will typically include:
Aetiology, pathophysiology and epidemiology of leg ulceration
Clinical assessment of people with leg ulcers and associated conditions
The use of lower limb assessment tools from a variety of healthcare settings
The use of hand held Doppler for vascular assessment of the lower limb
The professional context and use of national and local clinical guidelines
A range of recognised compression therapies
Prevention of ulcer recurrence
Skin care
Understanding the patient experience of living with leg ulcers and related conditions
Making good use of services, managing referrals and clinical outcomes
Study skills and online literature retrieval skills using health databases