EDUCATION UNIT 21 - LEG HEALTH: DELIVERING QUALITY COMMUNITY CARE (30 CREDITS AT LEVEL 3)

EDUCATION UNIT 21

LEG HEALTH: DELIVERING QUALITY COMMUNITY CARE (30 CREDITS AT LEVEL 3)

This education unit is being developed for registered nurses working in the community.
Stage 1 is currently available.

Stage 1 distance learning includes epidemiology, impact of leg ulcers, anatomy and physiology, risk factors and pathophysiological changes associated with different types of leg ulcer, concept of Leg Clubs and relevance to Government's health agenda, holistic assessment, compression therapy, prevention of leg ulcers.
It requires about 15 hours of study.
Stage 2 is a locally delivered workshop. The aim is to deepen your understanding of leg health and the role of Leg Clubs in promoting it. Please not that the Stage 2 workshops are not yet available. Details will be posted here when arrangements have been finalised.
Stage 3 this stage can only be studied after you have completed stages 1 and 2. Details will be posted here when arrangements have been finalised.