ENH HCA Training Dates - Wound and Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management

All staff treating patient wounds and lower limb ulceration are required to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and competency, to deliver safe effective treatments. The level of training is dependent upon role, ranging from competency assessor to Health Care Assistant.

Please read the following pathway document to find out which training is appropriate for you. Training must be completed in order.

STEP 1 – Basic Wound Care

Complete self-directed eLearning modules

Wounds – the Basics (PowerPoint learning)

Log onto eLearning for Health (register if you don’t already have an account): NHSE elfh Hub search for titles below and pick > Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce > Tier 1 Essentials 

·       Essentials of Leg Ulceration

·       Nutrition and Lifestyle Considerations

Must be completed before attending Step 2 in person training

STEP 2 – General Wound Care - Virtual Half-Day Training online

Topics covered – opportunities for questions

·       New approaches to holistic assessment

·       Wound bed preparation

·       Preventing and managing infection

·       Debridement and exudate management

·       Wound Care formulary dressings

Bookable via the Training Hub: hwetraininghub@nhs.net

STEP 3 – Complete e-learning

Complete e-learning for the following e-learning for health modules: Tier 1 essentials

• Essentials of Leg Ulceration

• Nutrition and Lifestyle Considerations

Elfh module link:

Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce - elearning for healthcare

Registration is required on first use, re open link to access page. 

On completion you are required to email your certificate  to the Training Hub, before attending face2face training.

STEP 4 – Half Day Face to Face practical training (HCA only)

• Q&A from e-learning

• Level 1 care Pathway

• Wet leg pathway and management

• Skin care

• Compression garments

• Self-management

• Practical session to include retention bandage and shaping, measuring for garments and application

STEP 5 – Competency sign-off

Arrange signing off competences with a named competency assessor. This will likely take several sessions of observation.

Named Competency Assessor - Each PCN/GP surgery must have at least one Registered Healthcare Professional who can sign off competencies.  For information about named competency assessor, see training for Registered Health Care Professionals.

STEP 6 – Annual update Skills workshop

To download a printable version of the HCA Leg Ulcer Management Training Pathway, please click below: