On this Wound Management course, you will learn about wounds and how they occur, how to manage them and the different types of wounds. We will cover leg ulcers and compression bandaging. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to complete a competence based framework document to be used in practice. You need to identify a mentor who will supervise your practice. In order to gain your certificate you will need to complete the competence based framework.
Aims and Objectives
Comprehensively develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wound management.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin
Describe the purpose of the skin
Describe the causes of wounds and risk factors
Understand complications
Understand infection control
Be able to assess and classify wounds and apply knowledge when dealing with wounds
Understand your role in relation to wounds and wound management including guidelines and boundaries
Describe the issues relating to the therapeutics of the relevant dressings and how they work
Understand how to apply dressings safely including choice of dressing for the appropriate site and the need for observation of patient post procedure
Understand the need for audit and governance
Recognise factors that delay healing
Understand how to remove sutures and staples correctly
Course Contents
Role of the HCA
Accountability responsibility guidelines and requirements
Legal issues
Confidentiality
Consent and Capacity
Documentation and record keeping
Supervision and competence
Anatomy and physiology of the skin and wound healing including:
Includes All course materials and certificate of attendance
AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body AIM Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00.