Wound care course (intermediate)
November 26, 2019
A wound neglected is a wound infected. Join this course to be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in wound care. The course is accredited by European Wound Management Association.
Course objectives
- Gain skills in wound assessment and evidence-based knowledge in wound management technique.
- Be up to date on the latest wound care products.
- Be empowered to provide holistic wound care for patients.
Course outline (7 days)
Day 1:
- Physiology of and factors affecting wound healing
- Types of wounds
- Criteria of a wound assessment chart
- Role of a wound nurse
Day 2:
- General skin assessment of patient
- Wound assessment, wound infection
- Techniques of obtaining wound specimen for investigation
- Criteria of an ideal wound dressing
- Types of wound products and cleansing solutions
Day 3:
- Management of pressure injury
- Introduction to leg ulcers
Day 4:
- Types of stoma, management and complications
- Discharge planning, patient education on wound and stoma care
Day 5–7:
- Clinical attachment, Course assessment
Day 6:
- Clinical attachment, Course assessment: written test (50%), case study presentation (50%)
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REGISTER through your organisation’s designated AIC LMS Administrator :
https://lms.aic-learn.sg/lms/app/SYS_login.aspx
Enquiries
6895 2782, slcwcadmin@stluke.org.sg
