This is a CPFT event that we have secured places on, your details will be passed to them. They will send you the joining instructions at least a week before the event. They will send the certificates directly to you following the session.

For: registered nurses, associate practitioners and health care assistants.

Aim

  • To enable the student to acquire evidence based, up to date knowledge and skills in recognition of PAD and prevention and management of foot ulcers
  • To ensure a standardised approach to looking after problems with foot

Learning outcomes: the student will be able to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the at-risk diabetic foot recognition of PAD and infection
  • Apply the principles of holistic assessment and work with podiatry team to draw up a management care plan
  • Demonstrate un understanding of the foot pathway and timely appropriate referral to other teams

Awareness to be achieved:

  • PP sessions: Pathophysiology of PAD, diabetic foot ulcers and discussion regarding pathway
  • Quiz or reading to be completed during the time allocated on the study days