Course overview

The Fundamentals of Wound Care course has been designed to support healthcare professionals to develop their knowledge regarding normal and abnormal wound healing processes, by applying evidence into practice. Whilst progressing through this module you will learn how to promote good wound healing and avoid, when possible, wound chronicity. A patient centred approach, involving the multidisciplinary team (MDT) is paramount in providing quality wound care and promoting patient’s autonomy, hence the focus of this course being holistic assessment and planning with involvement of all key stakeholders, to provide specialist wound care.

This online course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace at a convenient time for you. It also allows you the opportunity to review any aspect of the course as many times as required.

Course Aim

Wound care knowledge and skills are required on a daily basis by staff in the UK and abroad, so completing this module will provide key information to be able to not only provide appropriate care but also to educate other staff and patients/carers/family members. It will constitute the basis for healthcare professionals that would like to develop a more specialised approach to wound care.

Topics Covered

Skin anatomy and functions
Wound healing process
Pathophysiology and general treatment of common acute wounds
Particular focus on the assessment and treatment of surgical wounds and surgical site infections (SSI’s)
Patient holistic assessment and care planning using an multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach
Burden of living with wound
Pain management

Learning outcomes

To develop knowledge of skin’s anatomy and main functions and its importance in wound care;
To understand pathophysiology and general treatment of different acute wound types;
To gain in depth knowledge of assessment and treatment of surgical wounds;
To describe the “red flags” of SSI, how to assess, treat and support patients in SSI management;
To demonstrate understanding of the wound healing process and factors that can hinder and promote it;
To develop in depth knowledge of wound and patient holistic assessment for acute wounds, preventing chronicity;
To be able to discuss, within a multidisciplinary team, holistic, individualised care planning and promote plan review as appropriate;
To understand the burden of living with “painful wounds” and how to manage wound related pain.

Target Audience

Staff Nurse/ Community/ Practice Nurse
Junior Doctors
Nursing Associates
Physician Associates
Tissue Viability Nurses (new to post)
Nursing students
Medical students

Qualification Available: Eligible for 9 hours of CPD certification, depending on levels of engagement

Course fee: INTRODUCTORY PRICE £400

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information: Which country do you currently practice in? What is your professional registration number? eg NMC

HOW TO APPLY:

Email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk

Website: www.blendedlearninguk.com

FUNDAMENTALS OF WOUND CARE