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A new approach to leg ulcer management

A new approach to leg ulcer management

This course follows on from Wounds UK Virtual Annual Conference 2020 and features a presentation by Dr Katharina Gorges, Head of Scientific Medical and Clinical Affairs, Schülke & Mayr GmbH, and Luxmi Dhoonmoon, Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Course overview

This online training programme covers a best practice approach to leg ulcer cleansing based on evidence and case studies in a modern wound care setting. The course also considers active ingredients and their relative performance.

This course can be accessed at work or at home on a variety of smart devices.

30 minutes of CPD.

Professional Accreditation

  • Learning outcomes

    The learning outcomes for this training are that you will:  

    1. Understand the importance of maintaining skin integrity around a leg ulcer.
    2. Gain knowledge to be able to more confidently implement a new approach to leg ulcer cleansing using antimicrobial wash mitts.
    3. Gain an awareness of different active agents and their relative performance.
    4. Understand the mode of action of Octenidine and how it interacts with bacteria.

     

  • Course content

    Add members of your team to this course to save time and monitor progress. Each module is followed by a multiple choice test to assess the understanding of the content. A personalised certificate is generated when all module tests have been completed.