Summary

This course provides an overview of wound management and also covers dressings and topical applications used in wound care.

It is designed for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse associates and healthcare professionals involved in wound management.

The course provides information regarding dressings and topical applications available within the local Wound Care Formulary.

Aims

• Recognise the factors and barriers to wound healing
• Use a holistic approach and involve patients in their care
• Understand the importance of wound assessment and review
• Gain a basic knowledge of wound dressings and topical applications and understand the rationale for their use
• Recognise signs of infection

Objectives

The course will cover:

• The wound healing cascade
• Wound Bed Classification
• Infection Continuum and recognising infection
• Dressing selection
• Group work and practical discussion
• A review of dressings and topical applications used in wound management

A selection of dressings and topical applications will be displayed throughout the session.