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Course Introduction Our wound care training course comprehensively covers the various types of wounds, how they occur and how to manage them About this event In 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 competency-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: inflammation, proliferation, epithelialisation, maturation Factors that promote and delay wound healing Risk factors Classification of wounds Aseptic technique and infection control What dressing for what wounds? Dressings and how to apply Dressing -selection Wound management Necrotic wounds Granulating wounds Leg Ulcers Compression bandages Recognising signs of infection and deterioration 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. Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high-quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high-quality care.

Did you know that: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham have some of the highest HIV and STI prevalence rates in the UK 66% of people would prefer to use their GP for sexual health services1 but GPs and practice nurses report numerous barriers to offering HIV and STI tests Missed opportunities to diagnose HIV and other STIs have major health implications, including significantly increased mortality rates for HIV2 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you want to learn quick simple strategies to assess your patients’ sexual health risk? Find out why the use of speculae is plummeting! Are you all too aware of the reasons NOT to offer an HIV test? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic out of the blue? We will help you become confident in sexual health risk assessment and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Session 1a: STI update for Practice Nurses & Nursing Associates Describe the clinical significance of STIs in general practice Outline strategies for STI testing in primary care, including which swabs to use and when Outline management of STIs in the GP setting, including partner notification guidance Describe patterns of STI risk, and prevention methods Session 1b: Talking with patients about sex Formulate and use strategies to bring up sexual health in GP consultations, including when people are not expecting it Demonstrate how to take a rapid sexual health risk assessment tailored for the primary care consultation Formulate clinical management plans drawing on rapid sexual health risk assessment Session 2: Blood borne virus update List the advantages of diagnosing HOV and viral hepatitis in general practice, and the dangers of late diagnoses Recognise the parallels between HIV and viral hepatitis Recognise HIV indicator conditions Overcome barriers to, and normalise, HIV and viral hepatitis testing in your clinical practice Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations.

CPD Accredited, Interactive Workshop 2 - 4 hr sessions Learn how stress affects our mind and body Learn how to manage your stress and reduce them to an acceptable level Course Contents of 2 hour course: What is Stress Stress versus Pressure Statistics Absenteeism, Presenteeism and Leaveism Workplace Causes of Stress Personal Causes of Stress Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Stress Coping Strategies Mental Resilience Benefits of this Workshop: In 2022/23. 875,000 people suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety The affects of stress are far reaching, affecting one's mind, body, social and personal life Become more aware of what stresses you, what is does to you and find ways to reduce those stress levels