Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Welcome to our online Cryotherapy training course for frontline healthcare providers.
This online Cryotherapy training course was developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other professional and regulatory bodies.
LearnPac Systems is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses, programmes and qualifications that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
Certificate duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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Course aims
The aims and objectives of this Cryotherapy e-learning course are to improve healthcare practitioners’ understanding of cryotherapy treatments and the safety requirements they should adhere to.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Cryotherapy training course, learners will:
- Be able to define cryotherapy and its mechanisms of action,
- Know the types of cryotherapy freezing treatments and their clinical applications,
- Understand the legislation and regulations relating to safe storage, handling and use of medical gases,
- Understand the methods used to treat skin cancers,
- Know the treatment modalities using cryotherapy,
- Know the side effects of cryotherapy treatments,
- Understand the contraindications and complications of cryotherapy,
- Understand the importance of looking after areas that have been treated, and
- Know your professional responsibilities and need to follow local guidelines, policies and procedures.
Why is this online Cryotherapy training course important?
Cryotherapy treatments are increasingly getting popular across the UK. Cryotherapy is any treatment that involves the use of freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Because cryotherapy treatments are new, some potential benefits are not yet proven. Cryotherapy might be a safe alternative treatment and preventative for many ailments.
It is therefore essential for healthcare professionals who use these treatments to understand how they work, side effects, their safe handling and applications. This online Cryotherapy training course helps healthcare practitioners who use cryotherapy treatments to consider critical elements around their contraindications, safe use, health and safety issues, side effects and complications.
What is covered in this course?
This Cryotherapy e-learning course includes the following:
- Unit 1 – Introduction to cryotherapy
- What is cryotherapy
- Freezing treatments
- Liquid nitrogen
- Dimethyl ether and propane
- Unit 2 – Treatment of skin cancers
- Recurrence rates
- Mechanism of action
- Heat transfer
- Cell injury
- Inflammation
- Unit 3 – Clinical applications
- Other conditions treated with cryotherapy
- Pigmented Lesions
- Vascular Lesions
- Cysts and tumours
- Nonmelanoma skin cancers
- Freeze time and treatment
- Treatment of warts
- Treating children
- Epidermal nevi treatment
- Lobomycosis treatment
- Cryolipolysis
- Fat reduction evidence
- Expected side effects
- Other conditions treated with cryotherapy
- Unit 4 – Looking after the treated area
- What the procedure(s) involve
- Side effects of cryotherapy
- Immediate side effects
- Subsequent side effects
- Unit 5 – Treatment modalities using cryotherapy
- Spray technique
- Cone spray technique
- Disposable specula
- Using the spray gun
- Dipstick applicator method
- Cryoprobe
- Thermocouple device
- Forceps technique
- Unit 6 – Cryotherapy complications
- Hypopigmentation
- Contraindications to cryotherapy
- Relevant legislation and regulations
- Risk assessment
- Properties and hazards
- Asphyxiation
- Cryogenic burns
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- First Aid
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency procedures
- Safe storage and use
- Working with liquid nitrogen in cryotherapy
- General use
- Maintenance
- Transportation of vessels within the department
- Transportation in lifts
- Assessment and ventilation requirements
- Summary
- Learning outcomes
- Key points to remember
- Additional training and competency assessment requirements.
Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Cryotherapy training course was developed for doctors, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals who use cryotherapy in their practice.
Cryotherapy treatments are increasingly getting popular across the UK. It is therefore essential for healthcare professionals who use these treatments to understand how they work, side effects, their safe handling and applications. This online Cryotherapy training course helps healthcare practitioners who use cryotherapy treatments to consider vital elements around their contraindications, safe use, health and safety issues, side effects and complications.
Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Questions and answers
I am a registered HCP. I am not trained in Cryo pen and I’d like to be. Do I need to do any training prior to to doing this course?
Answer:Good morning Chloxo11, Thank you for your enquiry and interest in LearnPac Systems' training courses. I can confirm that our Cryotherapy Training - Level 3 - Online Course does not require any prerequisite training to do it. Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Tim LP Support Team
This was helpful.Once qualified how do we purchase cryotherapy for treating warts
Answer:Good morning Karla, Thank you for your enquiry. To enrol onto an e-learning course through our website, please add the selected course(s) to the basket. From there, you will be redirected to the secure checkout page where you can pay using a credit/debit card. Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, MTG Support Team Genuine
This was helpful.I do not have any prior medical experience and I wanted this so I can do other courses which require level 3 pass mainly treating warts ,varucas etc
Answer:Good morning Muhammad, Thank you for your message. Our course is only suitable for individual wishing to improve their theoretical knowledge and is often used in conjunction with a practical based session as blended learning. Please let us know if you have any further queries we can support you with. Kind regards, Herson
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