This course offers a foundational knowledge for wound care and will enable the practitioner to complete a comprehensive assessment, accurately documenting the findings to plan care for the patient and the wound.
Using an evidence-based approach, learning will focus on recognising barriers to healing; nutrition, wound infection, inflammation & biofilm formation.
Care planning and dressing selection will be explored, with a practical workshop to investigate appropriate treatments. Discussion will include dressings, solutions, the wound care formulary and skin protection, using case studies to enhance learning and identify appropriate review dates or referral.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Learning Outcomes
The Practitioner will be able to:
- Undertake (or support) a Wound Assessment, identify stages of healing, the main wound tissue types, and devise an individual care plan, and advise if the patient is self-caring
- Recognise, understand, and treat barriers to wound healing and set realistic goals
- Identify the major components found in the wound bed that influence dressing choices, e.g. action of dressings/products/solutions to maximise healing potential, lifestyle needs/expectations/pain levels etc.
- Be aware of the local Wound Formulary and products available.
- Know when to refer or seek help/support if needed via local policy/procedures/specialists and resources.