Empowering circulation: Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) impact on arterial and venous health
$97 AUD
Learn how to confidently perform and interpret the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)—a critical assessment tool for identifying peripheral arterial disease (PAD), guiding compression therapy decisions, and supporting wound and vascular care.
This short course is ideal for health professionals working with:
- Patients experiencing symptoms of arterial disease
- Individuals with leg ulcers or slow-healing wounds
- Clients at risk of PAD, including those with diabetes
- Anyone requiring safe and effective lower limb compression
You'll gain practical knowledge to:
- Assess arterial blood flow to the lower limbs
- Determine the appropriateness of compression therapy
- Identify high-risk clients and prevent complications
- Support clinical decision-making in chronic wound care and vascular management
Whether you're managing diabetic foot concerns, wound care plans, or vascular conditions, ABPI assessment gives you a clear edge in clinical accuracy and patient safety.
add to cart⚠️ This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a formal qualification. Please ensure you have completed appropriate accredited training and are working within your professional scope of practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe difference between venous and arterial disease
- Recognise the role of ABPI in identifying peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Recognise the typical assessment findings of vascular and arterial disease
- Determine patient suitability for lower limb compression therapy
- Evaluate treatment options
- Understand the importance of collaboration among other healthcare professionals
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