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Graduated Compression Therapy
| Course category: Wound Care |
| Duration: 4 hours |
| Study mode: Face to face |
| Pre-requisites: n/a |
About this course
In this course you will develop the skills required to manage patients with graduated compression therapy.
Who should attend?
This course is appropriate for registered nurses, registered midwives, enrolled nurses and allied health professionals.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology of oedema and its effect on tissue repair and regeneration
- Demonstrate accurate assessment of patients with venous disease ensuring appropriate management and documentation including patient outcomes
- Interpret non-invasive vascular reports in relation to graduated compression therapy
- Demonstrate clinical skills in the application of graduated compression therapy; bandaging, garments and pneumatic devices
- Identify contraindications and potential problems relating to the application of graduated compression therapy.