Tissue Viability and Leg Ulcer Management (Distance Learning)

University of Huddersfield
Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning (part-time) 1 Year Nursing

About this course

This course is aimed at health or social care professionals who would like to gain or enhance their knowledge of tissue viability and wound management. It offers you the opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge in relation to tissue viability and leg ulcer management. This level of knowledge and skills will help reduce unwarranted variations in clinical practice, resulting in clinical effectiveness and improved patient experience.

* It is the only fully online University accredited course at Master’s level which relates to tissue viability and leg ulcer management within the United Kingdom.

* You will be taught by experts in these specialist fields who are recognised as national and international key opinion leaders.

* As this course is distance learning you are not required to attend the University and can study at a time that meets your own personal and professional commitments.

* Excellent student support will be provided through fortnightly webinars and one to one tutorials.

* The course will assist you in developing the skills required to critically discuss, explore and analyse existing and developing theories and concepts that underpin tissue viability and leg ulcer management. It will also help you to understand the political, local, national and international drivers that can affect resource management.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Huddersfield

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Huddersfield

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3213 Medical and dental technicians
1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
2232 Registered community nurses
1231 Health care practice managers
2235 Registered mental health nurses
2259 Other health professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Huddersfield
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Nursing