AR39 - The ABCs of Wound Care for Health Care Assistants
Course Summary
This course is a must for HCAs treating wounds in their clinical practice. It will give you the most up-to-date wound care management plans.
Who Should Attend?
Aims/Objectives
- Review skin function and anatomy in relation to implications for wound assessment and management.
- Discuss wound classifications and types.
- Be aware of signs of infection, wound deterioration and healing.
- Apply aseptic technique when caring for wounds.
- Review various dressing choices and their application.
- Provide patients with appropriate aftercare information per workplace protocols and national guidelines.
Course Programme
- Anatomy, physiology and functions of the skin.
- Wound classifications
- The wound healing process
- Wound assessment
- Signs and symptoms of infection
- Aseptic technique
- The wound healing continuum and dressing options
- After care: patient education/signs and symptoms of deterioration
- Case study reinforcers
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Cost
| Course Duration |
Course CPD |
Full Price (incl VAT) per person |
| 1.0 Day(s) |
7.0 Hour(s) |
£139.00 |
Discounts
| Dates |
Block Size |
Block Discount |
Individual Discount |
| 01 Dec 2010 |
n/a |
n/a |
10.00% |
| 02 Mar 2011 |
n/a |
n/a |
10.00% |
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