Wound bed preparation is essential to aid in the wound healing process. The removal of non-viable tissue from wound bed is a fundamental aspect of wound care. However, conservative wound debridement can only be undertaken by experienced and trained healthcare providers.
Course objectives:
Equip registered nurses involving in wound care with advanced knowledge and skills to perform wound debridement.
Course Content:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of viable and non-viable tissues and structures in wound care.
- Recognize anatomical structures and types of tissue commonly seen in sharp debridement.
- Explain how to utilize appropriate debridement modalities to facilitate the phases in physiology of wound healing.
- Identify the types of debridement modalities.
- State the indications and contraindications according to the types of debridement modalities.
- Describe the preparation of sharp wound debridement process.
- Demonstrate sharp debridement techniques.
- Evaluate and document treatment using sharp debridement.
- Discuss the legal implications and policy and procedures related to sharp debridement.
Who Should Attend:
Registered Nurses, Doctors
Competency Mapping (CCSSF):
- Perform Wound Care
- Assess Wound Progress
Course Fee: $750.00 (before GST)
For enquiries, please contact us at:
slcwcadmin@stluke.org.sg (6895 2786)
sla_admin@stluke.org.sg (6895 2782)
