Accelerate Academy courses at a glance 2025-26
A wide selection of topics both on-line and face to face
Level 7 University module (20 credits): Advanced wound management and sharp debridement 2026
In partnership with Leeds Beckett School of Health and covering critical examination of the evidence base for wound management
9.30am – 4pm, one day a week
Next course 2026
Effective compression therapy for peripheral oedema in people with heart failure
A face to face Masterclass delivered by experts in the field of lower limb care
22 May, 10am-4.15pm, Manchester
Sickle cell ulceration, a masterclass with Fran Worboys
An on-line masterclass – can count for up to 4 hours of participatory learning for NMC Revalidation.
1 April, 2025 9.30am – 1.30pm
Introduction to teaching and learning for HCPs
Developing professional competence and confidence in healthcare professionals – a 2-day on-line course 9.30am – 4pm – both days must be attended
- 11 and 25 February, 2025
- 11 and 25 June, 2025
- 5 and 19 November, 2025
Sharp debridement in wound management
Develop and enhance theoretical and practical knowledge when managing complex, hard to heal wounds that require sharp debridement. A 2-day on-line course 9.30am – 4pm – both days must be attended.
- 13 and 20 May, 2025
- 23 and 24 September, 2025
Developing skills in leg ulcer management
A competency based training programme aimed at those who manage patients with lower limb wounds. A 3 day course – all days must be completed.
- 24 June and 1, 8 July, 2025 – Virtual
- 4, 11, 18 November, 2025 – Virtual
- 20th, 27th January and 3rd February, 2026 – Virtual
Advanced Practice in Lower Limb Ulceration
Aimed at those who manage patients with lower limb wounds. Participants must already be competent in the application of compression bandaging. Both days of the on-line course 9.30am – 4pm must be completed and there is an additional optional 1-2-1 coaching session.
- 3 and 4 June, 2025
- 14 and 15 October, 2025
- 13 and 14 January, 2026
Wound assessment and management for clinicians working in general practice and primary care
An on-line training course 9.30am – 4pm
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22 April, 2025
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2 July, 2025
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1 October, 2025
Wound Assessment and Management
An on-line workshop – 2 x 2 hour sessions, both of which must be completed.
- 9 July, 2025 09.30-11.30 and 12.00-14.00
- 25 November, 2025 09.30-11.30 and 12.00-14.00
- 10 February, 2026 09.30-11.30 and 12.00-14.00
Understanding topical antimicrobials in wound care
An on-line workshop – 1 x 2 hour session.
- 28 January, 2025 – 09.30-11.30
- 9 July, 2025 – 14.30-16.30
- 25 November, 2025 – 14.30-16.30
- 10th February, 2026 – 14.00-16.00