Skills Taining in Doppler Assessment ~ One Full Day

Category One ~ An Bord Altranais Approval

AM Session:
Aims & Objectives
Definition of a leg ulcer
Characteristics of different leg ulcers
Knowledge of the distinguishing Features of leg ulcers
What is an ABPI (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index)
Equipment required
Preperation for doppler assessment
Identifying the pulses
How to measure & interpret ABPI readings
Intrinsic & extrinsic factors
The pitfalls
Compression therapy
Questionaire & scenarios

PM Session:
Workshops
Discussion & evaluation

Cost ~ 200 euro per delegate
Discounts available for groups