Courses

Wound Management for HCAs

OVERVIEW

An opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for wound management, infection control and removing skin closure devices.

"Best course I've ever been on! Fun, informative, brilliant tutor, very engaging and learnt a lot! Now feeling confident to start."

"An excellent course to update my knowledge and make me more confident when dealing with wounds!"

"Enjoyable course! Covered everything that we needed!"

Past course delegates

CONTENT

Anatomy and physiology of the skin

The stages in wound healing – Implications for choosing the right dressing at each stage

Classification of wounds

Assessing wounds (A holistic approach)

Dressing types; choosing the right dressing

Group work

Managing wounds - consider:

• Aseptic or clean technique
• Dressing types
• Patient involvement
• Cost implications

Removal of skin closure devices

Medico-legal issues surround delegation to assistant practitioners in treating wounds

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

• Comprehensively develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wound management.

ATTENDED BY

• Healthcare Assistants