LEA BANDAGING & COMPRESSION WORKSHOP

LEA BANDAGING & COMPRESSION WORKSHOP

Review of Compression Options

This workshop is great for Health Care Practitioners who it is within their Scope of Practice to fit patients with Compression Products such as Orthotists, Doctors, OT’s, Nurses, Wound Care Specialists, Physio’s and All Lymphoedema Certified Therapists, who are interested in learning more about Oedema Compression Management.

This 4-day course reviews practical hands-on techniques.

Day 1 and 2 we focus on the application of compression bandages for a variety of Oedema diagnoses for upper and lower extremities.

Day 3 and 4 we focus on a variety of quality compression garment options, including circular knit, flat knit, velcro wraps and other inelastic compression options.

This course will add more tools in your toolbox for successful management and maintenance of Oedema.

Course Duration:  4 Days – (30 CPD Points)

Course Fee:  R10 000 excl. VAT

Early Bird Fee:  R6 000 excl. VAT

NOTE: We now offer the option to attend the first 2-days bandaging only or attend the last 2-days to learn about compression garments. Please tick the correct course when registering.

LEA BANDAGING ONLY

Course Duration:  First 2 Days – (15 CPD Points)

Course Fee:  R5 000 excl. VAT

Early Bird Fee:  R3 000 excl. VAT

LEA COMPRESSION ONLY

Course Duration:  Last 2 Days – (15 CPD Points)

Course Fee:  R5 000 excl. VAT

Early Bird Fee:  R3 000 excl. VAT

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Correctly perform a bedside ABI test for assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease

2. Distinguish between compression contraindications and precautions

3. Demonstrate correct application of toe and finger bandaging

4. Demonstrate correct application of a full leg, multi-layered, compression bandage with foam

5. Demonstrate correct application of a full arm, multi-layered, compression bandage with foam

6. Design an effective compression bandaging system to help soften fibrotic skin and subcutaneous tissue

7. Distinguish between compression textiles that provide higher working/lower resting pressure

8. Choose appropriate Circular Knit, Flat Knit, or Short Stretch, Inelastic compression garments

9. Correctly measure for circular knit, inelastic, and custom flat knit compression garments

10. Identify quality of garments that contribute to comfort, containment and ease of application

11. Demonstrate compression garment donning and doffing techniques and use of adaptive devices available