PDUK AR39 The ABC of wound care for health care assistants: Online

Course summary

This wound care 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.
Our healthcare assistants courses aim to provide you with training to boost not only your skills but your confidence.

Who should attend?

Health Care Assistants

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance provided.

The course runs from 10:00am- 4:30pm

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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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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