This course has been fully funded by NHSE with CPD professional development funding. It is open to all clinically registered staff within Primary Care e.g. nurses / paramedics / pharmacists.
This day will enable the practitioner to be able to carry out (using an evidence-based approach), a wound assessment & description to plan care for the patient and the wound (note: this day will not describe in detail all the types of wounds).
Focus will also be given on recognising barriers to healing, e.g. nutrition, wound infection, inflammation & biofilm formation. There will be a practical workshop on planning care and appropriate treatments. We will explore dressings, solutions, the wound care formulary and skin protection, using case studies to discuss appropriate review dates or referral.
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, eg. 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.