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VTE Mechanical Thromboprophylaxis (Practical)

Course description
  • To understand the correct measuring and fitting of anti-embolism stockings
  • To understand the correct measuring and fitting of intermittent pneumatic compression

 

Tracy Graham, Judith Effeny to co-ordinate delivery by Covidien representative

Practical elements competency assessment supported by nurse education team

 
Aims and outcomes
 To complete practical competencies
 
Target audience

Clinical staff – Nursing

  • all qualified nurses & midwives - theory and practical competencies

Clinical staff – Medical

  • all grades - theory competencies only

Clinical staff - AHP/HCS

  • all pharmacists - only if role includes prescribing mechanical thromboprophylaxis - theory competencies only

Clinical support staff

  • unqualified nursing staff / HCAs - theory and practical competencies
 
Prerequisites
None
 
Course type

On the Job (Observation)

 
Course length
 
 
Course facilitator(s)
Tracy Graham / Judith Effeny
 
Course administrator(s)
Tracy Graham / Judith Effeny
 
Cost
 
 
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