2-Day Lower Limb Leg Ulcer Course

Course Overview:-

Hosted by Suffolk and North East Essex ICB and delivered by industry-leading Clinical Nurse Specialists.

• Background and History of Lower limb care
• Anatomy & Physiology: Skin, Circulatory system & Lower leg
• Leg ulcer assessment
• Aetiology Leg Ulcers: Venous, Arterial, Mixed & others
• Learn the principles and theories of lower limb compression and hosiery
• Explore techniques to enhance circulation and support
• In depth management of Leg Ulcers
• Doppler Assessment: Handheld and Automatic devices
• Review of Case Studies
• Practical sessions on Bandaging, Compression Wraps, Compression Hosiery & Leg Ulcer hosiery kits, in line with local formulary