Course in Therapeutic Compression of the Lower Extremity: Prevention and Treatment

Contents

Unit 1 - Assessment of the person and the lower extremity
Unit 2 - Introduction to compression therapy
Unit 3 - Therapeutic compression of the lower extremity: bandages
Unit 4 - Therapeutic compression of the lower extremity: stockings and velcro system
Unit 5 - Health education and errors
Unit 6 - Advanced application of compression therapy

Career opportunities

- Be a professional specialising in therapeutic compression of the lower limb for patients with conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency, lymphoedema and other conditions requiring this type of treatment.

- Form part of multidisciplinary health teams for the assessment, prevention and comprehensive treatment of patients requiring therapeutic compression of the lower limb.

- Advise on the development of protocols and clinical practice guidelines on the use of compression therapies and the approach to patients with lower limb injuries, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based best practice.

- Participate in the training and continuing education of other healthcare professionals on the importance and application of lower extremity compression therapy.

- Contribute to research in the field of therapeutic lower limb compression, developing studies that improve the understanding and efficacy of these interventions.

Scholarships and financial aid

Chek all the information on the possibilities for grants and scholarships in the page for UAB financial aids, grants and calls.

Coordinating centres

Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería del Hospital de la Santa Cruz y de San Pablo

Contact

Neus Taribó Ricou

Phone: 93 553 78 33

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