Health Leadership & Learning Network, York University
healthcare continuing education
Lower Limb Assessment Masterclass
Program Description
This hybrid micro-credential combines everything clinicians need to assess and treat lower limb wounds — in one integrated, practice-based course. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge in both Venous/Mixed Arterial-Venous leg ulcers and Neuropathic/Diabetic foot ulcers, with a full-day, hands-on lab — plus online pre-learning.
Benefits:
How to clinically reason through lower limb wounds and vascular issues.
Hospital transfers for preventable lower-limb issues are costing your home — in funding, staff time, and resident outcomes.
The Lower Limb Masterclass equips your nursing team to confidently manage high-risk lower limb conditions within scope, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and specialist call-outs.
Why This Matters:
Every avoidable transfer impacts:
Case mix index stability
Quality indicators
Infection and wound statistics
Staff workload and agency costs
Resident/family satisfaction scores
When your team can assess and intervene early, you protect residents.
You’ll get:
• Live in-person skills lab – ABPI, TBPI, Doppler, compression, offloading, and dressing selection ( with industry rep's hosting the demonstration with the instructor).
• Live mentorship – expert guidance
• Small class size
• No prerequisites
• Locally accessible
The program integrates wound care theory with live clinical practice — giving you the confidence to use your skills where they’re needed most.
Why Take This Program?
• Two wound types, one course: Treat both venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in a single certificate.
• Hands-on, real-world training: Practice Doppler use, ABPI, TBPI, compression, offloading, and dressing selection — with live mentorship and real equipment.
• Live skills lab: Full day of in-person demonstration and instruction in Mississauga.
• Flexible and accessible: One week of online pre-learning then a live lab.
• Formulary-aligned: Learn with the products used in Ontario Health at Home and local care settings.
Learning Outcomes
Duration/Time Commitment
Pre-learning self study and one full day of live in-person learning
Hybrid learning online and in-person
Program Outline
What You Receive
Requirements for Enrolment
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who assess or manage lower limb wounds in community, primary care, or long-term care settings. It’s a strong fit for:
• Nurse working in home care, primary care, or long-term care
• Foot care providers expanding into wound care
• Community paramedics supporting chronic disease and wound management
• Allied health professionals involved in wound care planning or delivery
Don't see yourself here? contact us - info@chenetwork.ca
This program is offered in English. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the language requirements. You may be asked to demonstrate language proficiency.
Current Term and Sessions
Fall 2026
Fall 2026: September 15 self-study begins; October 3 on-site live skills lab Mississauga, ON
Live Skills Day: 9am - 4pm ET Full day
Winter/Spring 2027
Summer 2027
Fee:
$925.00
plus applicable taxes
The course fee includes instruction and course materials only. CHNIG discount calculated at checkout. RNAO membership number required for registration
For Groups of 2 or more contact us at info@chenetwork.ca for a
group registration form
Tuition Funding for Nurses
If you are registered as an RN or NP in Ontario, you can apply for up to $1500 in tuition grant. See the link here for more information and how to apply. If you practice in another province, check your nursing association or the province - they may have similar funding available
Note: CHEN does not administer this funding. Consult the link provided for information
