Wounds Part 1 & Part 2: Fundamentals of Assessment & Management

Purpose

To enable participants to develop their understanding of tissue repair, wound healing, holistic wound assessment and management.

Learning Outcomes

 Part 1 

• Discuss what a wound is and the impact of wounds on the individual and the health service.
• To review the functions of the skin, phases of wound healing and what might delay wound healing.
• Describe how to carry out an holistic assessment of the person living with a wound.

Part 2

• Reflect on holistic assessment through use of Group work.
• Discuss management objectives influencing choice of wound management product or device and provide a rational.
• Use of case studies to assess, manage and plan care for patients living with wounds.

Audience

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Occupational Therapists working in Hand Clinic (with Line Manager approval)

Method

Online delivery

Please note for programmes delivered online you need to access the programme on a device which has a functioning camera and microphone so that you can fully participate in the class.

Important Information

Participants must attend both days of this programme.

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