CPD Plus: Wound Care

Effective wound care requires a sound understanding of skin integrity, wound healing and evidence-based assessment and management. This module explores the structure and function of the skin, the stages of wound healing, and the differences between acute and chronic wounds, including venous and arterial wounds. You will develop skills in systematic wound assessment using the T.I.M.E. framework and learn to select appropriate wound care interventions, including cleansing, dressing selection, moisture management and pressure injury prevention. Wound Care: Normal skin and wound healing - Normal skin: layers and functions - Stages of wound healing Types of wounds - Acute and chronic wounds - Skin tears - Venous and arterial ulcers - Pressure injuries, risk factors and prevention - Infected wounds - Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) Selecting the right dressing - Wound assessment - Wound cleansing - Selecting the right dressing - Dressing products CPD Hours: 2