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Wound Care

This course is designed as a practical wound care training course for primary care staff, wanting to strengthen their knowledge of wound assessment and management. The session covers skin anatomy, types of wounds, healing phases, cleansing techniques, dressing selection, and effective assessment. Suitable for both beginners and those needing a refresher.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles of skin anatomy and its role in wound healing.
  • Apply the principles of wound assessment and classify tissue types.
  • Recognise the importance of holistic care in wound management.
  • Identify local factors that delay wound healing and their impact.
  • Select appropriate dressings based on wound type and patient needs.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the principles of skin anatomy and its role in wound healing.
  • Apply wound assessment principles and classify different tissue types.
  • Explain the importance of holistic care in wound management.
  • Identify local factors that delay wound healing and their impact.
  • Demonstrate appropriate dressing selection based on wound type and patient needs.

 

Attendee Feedback

“As result of this training I hope to implement more evidence based practices in my wound care assessments and treatments”
GPN/Nurse

“Things changes in nursing all the time and it’s crucial that we all keep our competencies up to date and evidence based . I am new to primary care this as increase my confident in dealing with wounds.”
HCA

“Yes I would recommend because it is very educative and Ella was brilliant and kept us engaged the whole way through, at not one time did I feel I was bored.”

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Group Booking:

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Categories:

Foundation - Intermediate

Course Duration:

One Full Day

Delivery Method:

Virtual

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