• Buckinghamshire Chilterns University

Application forms available from : Marketing administrator, Faculty of Society and Health, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, Chalfont Campus, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AD. Email: health@bcuc.ac.uk. Key Contact for both is Keith Cutting 01414 522141 ext 5172

Wound Management (Tissue Viability) Duration: 3 months start in February and September Location: Chalfont Campus. Course overview: Across seven days of classroom based learning you will explore a wide range of theoretical components of wound management, including relevant anatomy and physiology, wound assessment, identifying and managing infection, development of decision-making skills in selecting dressings and setting wound management objectives. Will also be addressing issues surrounding the care of patients with specific wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers.

Leg Ulcer Care, duration: 09.30 - 1pm in May Location: Chalfont Campus or West London. Course overview: This is a half-day introduction to leg ulcer management, providing nurses with a useful overview of the knowledge and skills required to care for patients with leg ulcers of varying aetiologies.

• Glasgow Caledonian University. School of Nursing Midwifery and Community Health

Course include Wound assessment and management, pressure ulcer assessment and prevention, Leg ulcer assessment and management.

Lymphoedema: recognition and preliminary assessment

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• University of Hertfordshire

The Tissue Viability Team at the University of Hertfordshire have developed a wide range of modules related to the care of people with compromised tissue viability. These modules can be studied as stand- alone courses or as part of a programme building to a Diploma, BSc Hons Degree or MSc Advancing Practice Tissue Viability.

Complexities in Leg Ulcer Management 30 credits. This module is designed for the practitioner who is already managing people with leg ulcers and related conditions. You will already have achieved competence in Doppler assessment and compression therapy and will wish to advance these skills to plan and deliver a more comprehensive care package.

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• Stirling University

Nursing Assessment and Management of Leg Ulceration BN/BM.

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• University of Sheffield

The School of Nursing and Midwifery Centre for Health and Social Care Studies and Service Development Continuing Professional Development 2007-2008 (Listed under ongoing and supportive care for the adult). Contact details Sally Underwood 0114 2229641 e-mail s.underwood@sheffield.ac.uk

The Assessment of Leg Ulcers, 1 study day per week for 5 weeks, 10 credits, level 5 or 6, start dates 3.4.07 and 11.9.07. Treatment Options Of Leg Ulcers, 1 study day per week for 5 weeks, 10 credits, at level 5 or 6, start dates 5.6.07 and 8.1.07. For general enquiries, contact Bartolome House, Winter Street, Sheffield, S3 7ND. Tel 0114 2229720 Fax 0114 2229709 e-mail cpdnsm.enquiries@sheffield.ac.uk. Prices of units and programmes are available on request from the contacts

• Thames Valley University

A Certificate of Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) in the Prevention and Management of Leg Ulceration at Levels 5 and 6 is run by the Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice at Thames Valley University. The module at Level 6 can also be undertaken by distance learning and as part of a programme leading to a BSc.(Hons) in Professional Practice with Tissue Viability. Lymphoedema and pressure ulcer modules are also provided. For further information telephone 0208 280 5020/5337 or e-mail rene.white@tvu.ac.uk.

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• Edgehill University

Module in Leg Ulcer Management

This 15 credit module can be studied at level 5 (diploma) or level 6 (degree)

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HEA 354 Vascular Nursing Course

The aim of the module is to equip health care practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide responsive, high quality and evidence based care for vascular patients.

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• Manchester Metropolitan University

This unit is relevant to nurses who wish to develop knowledge and skills in relation to the care of people with leg ulcers.

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