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.

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