Leg Ulcer Training for Nurses & HCAs

Leg Ulcer Management Training

Course Overview

Our Leg Ulcer Management Training equips nurses, carers, and support staff with the clinical knowledge and practical skills to assess, differentiate, and manage venous and arterial leg ulcers safely. Learners explore lower‑limb anatomy, risk factors, Doppler awareness, red‑flag recognition, and evidence‑based management strategies that support safe, consistent care.

Delivered onsite at your organisation anywhere in the UK, this course is led by practising clinicians and aligns with NICE guidelines, CQC expectations, and the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP). It strengthens staff confidence, improves clinical decision‑making, and supports safer lower‑limb wound care across your service.

Please note this would be delivered on request for groups of up to 12 people. Our usual courses include wound care training, pressure ulcer prevention training, and tissue viability training. This would be a bespoke session, subject to trainer availability.



Group Booking (6+ Staff)
Leg ulcer prevention

What does the Leg Ulcer Training cover?

Learners will gain a clear understanding of:

  • Venous vs arterial leg ulcers: causes, presentation, and risk factors
  • Lower‑limb anatomy and circulation
  • Doppler awareness and the importance of ABPI
  • Red flags requiring escalation
  • Wound assessment and documentation
  • Compression principles and safe application
  • Skin care, cleansing, and dressing selection
  • Person‑centred care planning and monitoring

Who is this course for?

This leg ulcer training course is ideal for:

  • Nurses and senior carers involved in wound care
  • Community teams supporting lower‑limb conditions
  • Residential and nursing home staff
  • Services managing chronic wounds or recurrent leg ulcers.


Train Up to 12 Staff for Less - Save 40% for onsite training

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify different types of leg ulcers and their underlying causes
  • Recognise early signs of deterioration and when to escalate
  • Understand the role of Doppler and ABPI in safe compression
  • Apply evidence‑based principles for managing venous and arterial ulcers
  • Document care accurately and support multidisciplinary working
  • Deliver person‑centred care that promotes comfort, dignity, and healing

Course Information:

  • Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
  • Course Level: Level 2
  • Certificate: 2-year certificate
  • Max Delegates: 12
  • Practical: No
  • Course Mode: Face to Face or Virtual

Assessment & Certification

Learners receive a Caring for Care certificate, recognised across UK health and social care settings. Certificates support CQC compliance and demonstrate staff competence in lower‑limb wound care.

Delivery Method

This course is delivered onsite at your premises anywhere in the UK. Onsite delivery is cost‑effective for groups, removes the need for staff travel, and allows the session to be contextualised to your environment, policies, and real‑world challenges.

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