Wound Care

Course Overview

This evidence-based course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess and manage a variety of acute and chronic wounds. Delegates explore wound healing physiology, holistic assessment and current best practice in dressing selection.

The course encourages clinical reasoning to ensure wound management plans are tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

This Course is For

Registered healthcare professionals and other practitioners involved in wound assessment and management.

Course Capacity & Cost

• 20 places
• Organisational booking: £1,700
• Individual booking: £100 per person

Indicative Content

• Skin anatomy and physiology
• Principles of wound healing
• Holistic wound assessment
• Acute and chronic wounds
• Pressure ulcer prevention and management
• Leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Moisture-associated skin damage
• Wound infection
• Dressing selection
• Documentation
• Clinical case studies