Basic Wound Care face to face theory and practical in one day

This face to face session is a full day 9.30- 4.30pm with 30 mins break for lunch at Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9QB (1st Floor)

This session is a combined theory and practical basic wound care session (replacing and combining the original part 1 and part 2 sessions)

The session is delivered by our basic wound care supertrainer Abigail Holman

The day will cover:

Theory elements
A&P of the structure and function of the skin recap
Stages of wound healing
Defining and classifying wounds
Wound Healing
Patient Assessment
Wound assessment and documentation
Wound management and debridement
Exudate management and cleansing
Wound infection and dressing selection
Factors affecting wound healing
Skin tears
Simple lacerations
Simple skin burns
Malignancy flags
Sutures and clip removal
Safeguarding

Practical elements
Group tasks looking at wounds and burns and agreeing a treatment plan and management
Dressing packs and aseptic technique
How to describe a wound
How to photograph a wound
When to refer
How to complete Les template
Codes for ordering
When to wound swab and when to change dressing
Wound healing and monitoring
Clip and suture removal

Clinical disclaimer
Attendance at these sessions will show how to deliver the clinical skills and examinations it will not ensure competence. The sessions do not consider any previous knowledge or assumptions of prior learning of those attending. Furthermore, these videos or training sessions should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care or be deemed inclusive of all methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same outcome of results.

The ultimate judgment regarding competence at being proficient at any of the skills demonstrated must be made following agreed observed sign off from employer in practice. This skills video of procedures and examinations guideline reflects the best practice at the time this was prepared.

We accept no liability for any direct or indirect damages, claims, or losses arising from the use or reliance upon any information provided in these training videos/sessions. This includes, but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information presented.

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