Which dressing for which wound?
Delivering a working understanding of wound care management
and tissue viability for healthcare professionals
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Delegates will achieve a better understanding of the factors that affect wound healing. They will revisit the anatomy and physiology of the skin and will have a greater understanding of wound care products; how, why, when, where and what to use and when products are contraindicated. Delegates are advised to adhere to the local wound formulary (if there is one in place) and our tutors will explain generically what each category of dressing does and when it should or should not be used. The training course should enable the delegate to manage the majority of chronic and new minor wounds competently in order to promote wound healing
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is targeted at healthcare professionals who deal with wounds; regardless of the health care setting.
- Registered General Nurses (RGN) / Staff Nurses
- Nursing Homes Nurses
- Agency Nursing Staff
- Community nurses
- Practice nurses
Course Content
Philosophy of wound healing
Acute and chronic wounds
Dressing remedies and traumatic wounds
Wound assessment
Wound management
Understanding your formulary and dressings
Legal aspects of wound care
Documentation
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