Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants
Course Aim
This session aims to provide those new to diabetic foot screening with the knowledge and skills to confidently and competently complete a diabetic foot screening.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course delegates will:
- Have a knowledge of potential foot complications of diabetes
- Be able to complete a diabetic foot screening on low risk patients
- Know when to refer to Podiatry and the Diabetes Foot Service
- Be able to identify a diabetic foot emergency and know when to refer
- Have a knowledge of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Be able to complete a Doppler assessment and how to interpret Doppler results
- Understand when and how to utilise the PVD referral route
Course Duration
Full day
Trainer/Facilitator
Podiatry High Risk Foot Team, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Date/Time/Venue
To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.
Cost
This course is free of charge to all those from Stockport General Practices.
Booking Process/Additional Information
Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.