Tissue Viability Leg Ulcer Course
11th July 2023
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3-day Leg Ulcer Assessment & Management Course
• 2 days Leg Ulcer Management & 1 day Wound Management
• Once all 3 days are completed, the nurse is then deemed competent to assess and manage leg ulceration independently
• Wound Management and Compression Bandage sessions can be attended as stand-alone modules. The full 3-day course is for Registered Nurses (RN) only. The Compression session and Wound Management are open to all clinical staff
Competency Checks (Doppler & Compression) are arranged via the Tissue Viability Team (dates below).
| Tuesday 11th July | 0900 - 1630 - 270 Tissue Viability - Leg Ulcer Assessment (Day 1 Leg Ulcer) | Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital | |
| Wednesday 12th July | 0900-1630 - (AM) 270 Tissue Viability - Compression Study Session - (Day 2 Leg Ulcer) , Assessment of Knowledge & Understanding of Leg Ulceration - (Day 2 Leg Ulcer) | Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital | |
| Thursday 13th July | 0900-1630 - (PM) 270 Tissue Viability -Wound Management | Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital |
Tuesday 25th July - Competancy Day (by appointment with TVN's) - Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital
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Course Details
Location
Various Sites - check description
Duration
3 days