Educational Short Videos
Tissue Viability Study Day Programme:
Please check out the course details and pre-course work below and discuss with your Line Manager before booking.
You can book available courses using eESS – Employee Support System, type in LO: Tissue Viability in the search bar and it will come up with all of our training/education courses. If you or your manager does not have access to eESS then please email TVS.StudyDays@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to enable you to be added to the system and your place booked.
Course Details
Please check below for suitability and pre-course work
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Our Pressure Ulcer Prevention Study Day is currently running every 2nd month.
To book please search ‘LO: Pressure Ulcer Prevention’ on eESS
Course content:
- Pressure ulcer development and grading
- How to identify at risk patients
- Pressure ulcer prevention:
SSKIN bundle and care rounding
Skin assessment including PU grading
Surfaces including Mattresses and cushions
Postural management
Continence management and moisture lesions
Nutrition
Contact Lynsay.a.ward@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Helen.Ramsay@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for further information.
Principles of Wound Management
Advanced Wound Management
Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management
Suitable for Registered Nurses
Running 4 times a year, book on eESS under “LO: Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management”.
Staff must attend all 3 virtual sessions and 1 practical session to complete the course.
Requirements:
Work in an area where leg ulcers are seen on a regular basis
Prior to attending course have read:
- SIGN 120 Guidelines – Management of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign120.pdf
- Consensus Recommendations – Venous Leg Ulcer Management (2015)
- Be aware of NHS Lothian Leg Ulcer competencies and identified a mentor to support completion after the day
Course Content:
- Introduction and aetiology of leg ulcers
- Assessment techniques
- Management options – bandaging, compression etc
- Cleansing and Skin care
- Bandaging workshops – Hero2 (H&R) and Coban2(3M)
Healthcare Support Workers
Foundation Level: Band3/4: New/Exisiting Knowledge (Face to Face)
Full day session 08:30-16:30 Dates: 07/02/24, 06/03/24
Care Home Education
For any queries about study day content, availability or bookings please email: TVS.StudyDays@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
LearnPro Modules
- Identifying and Treating Infected Wounds
- Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers (NES) (New Version)
- Aseptic technique – wound care (NES)
Available on LearnPro under CPD section
Further information about NES courses can also be found on the NES website
Pressure Ulcer Prevention workbook also available on Turas.
