EWMA Compression Therapy Masterclass 2026

Welcome to the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) Online Masterclass in Compression Therapy E-Learning Programme.

This self-paced online day provides updated, evidence-based teaching through five focused, pre-recorded lectures, an EWMA compression e-learning course with quizzes and a tailored reading list. Together, these cover advanced topics such as compression system selection, special and complex cases, clinical pitfalls and learning points, inflammatory responses to compression, and the role of ankle function and gait in optimising venous return.

Before starting, participants are asked to complete the pre-course test by 21 April: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBQH8WW

This e-learning programme is designed for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, their families, and/or carers, as well as anyone that is interested in compression therapy to enable them to:

• Recognise why it is an important intervention.
• Know when, how, and why to use it correctly.

The information in every module in this e-learning programme is written and presented in plain English to enable everyone to learn more about compression therapy.

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Learner expectations and completion requirements

This e-learning programme is a mandatory part of the EWMA Masterclass on Compression Therapy and is designed to prepare you for the hands-on workshops and case-based discussions during the live masterclass day.

To complete the e-learning component, participants are expected to:

• Work through the assigned e-learning content and pre-recorded lectures.
• Complete the integrated knowledge checks (MCQ quizzes) within the e-learning course.
• During the lectures please press the pause button to reflect on how the theory being presented can be linked to your real life clinical situations. Consider how this theory could create a change in management or your approach to specific complex situations.
• Note your reflections and bring to the Q&A session with the lecturers. Bring real life examples for discussion so all can learn and have a deeper understanding of real world compression therapy use.
• Make use of the forum and pose questions or ask for clarity from the lecturers. There is no bad question! Be bold and speak up!  

Assessment (quizzes and tests)

• The e-learning course includes MCQ quizzes. All questions must be answered to complete each quiz.
• A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
• If you do not achieve the pass mark on your first attempt, you may retake the quiz (as permitted in the platform) until you meet the required score.
• After the live masterclass day on 5 May, participants will receive the link to the post-course test, which should be completed as part of the overall learning pathway.

Why this matters
Completing the pre-learning helps ensure a shared baseline of knowledge so that the live day can focus on practical skills training, troubleshooting and discussion of complex clinical scenarios.