Wound Management for Nurses

The course will teach current best practice in wound management. An overview of wounds and wound assessment will include traumatic wounds, skin tears and surgical wounds, together with cleansing and swabbing techniques.

By the end of the course the student will:

• understand current practice in wound management
• have the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake competent wound care
• understand the use of the multi-disciplinary team
• recognise wound complications and where to go

• Current Practice
• Overview of Wound Types
• Wound Assessment & Cleansing
• Wound Dressings
• Local & National Policy