Evidence-based assessment, prevention and management for health professionals
Diabetes-related foot ulcers remain a major cause of morbidity, hospitalisation, infection and lower-limb amputation. This short course equips health professionals with the clinical knowledge and practical reasoning skills needed to assess risk, intervene early and manage diabetes-related foot ulceration effectively within their scope of practice.
Delivered by leading experts from the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health Districts, the course focuses on real-world clinical application, multidisciplinary care pathways and contemporary, evidence-based treatment strategies.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in wound and foot care, including:
- Registered and Enrolled Nurses
- Medical Officers
- Allied Health Professionals
- Pharmacists
- Professionals working in wound care education, sales or marketing
What you will learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the aetiology of diabetes-related foot ulcers using chairside and advanced assessment tools.
- Recognise key risk factors including peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease and foot deformity.
- Develop multidisciplinary management plans, including offloading, debridement and infection management.
- Understand the role of advanced therapies in promoting wound healing.
- Apply evidence-based decision-making aligned to individual scope of practice.
Learning experience
The course combines:
- Short, pre-recorded expert video modules
- Interactive online learning activities
- Case-based clinical scenarios
- A live online seminar with leading clinicians
- Knowledge checks to reinforce learning
Places are limited. Register early to secure your place in this specialised professional development opportunity.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this short course, you will be able to:
- Determine the aetiology of diabetes-related foot ulcers using chairside and advanced diagnostic tools.
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Develop multidisciplinary management plans that include pressure offloading, wound debridement, and the prevention and treatment of infection.
Note: Implementation of treatment will be based on participants’ role and scope of practice. Participants are expected to demonstrate understanding of their role and engage with relevant interdisciplinary team members.
- Understand the role of relevant advanced therapies in promoting healing.
Course delivery method
Course pre-requisites
Participants are expected to have a foundational knowledge of wound care practice. Clinical participants should be registered with AHPRA or a suitable professional body, while non-clinical participants should work in roles requiring applied knowledge of wound care principles.
Participants must complete at least 75% of the program content to be eligible for completion recognition. Progress is tracked, and a self-declaration is required at the end of the program.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Sydney.
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