This CPD Award focuses on equipping course participants with the competences, knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, assess, and manage pressure ulcers and other types of wounds. Participants will delve into the causes of pressure ulcers, risk factors, and the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent their development.
Throughout the course, participants get a chance to deepen their understanding of evidence-based strategies for preventing pressure ulcers, including proper skin care, repositioning techniques, and the use of support surfaces. They will also explore the assessment and classification of wounds, wound healing processes, and the principles of wound management, including wound cleansing, dressing selection, and infection control.
By the end of this CPD award, students will be well-equipped to identify individuals at risk of pressure ulcers, implement effective prevention strategies, and provide comprehensive wound care to promote healing and prevent complications.
As a CPD award, this award is meant for persons who are currently employed within Health Care institutions. These may include Charge Nurses, Practice Nurses, Deputy Charge Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, Practice Nurses, Staff Nurses, or Enrolled Nurses.
Charge Nurse, Practice Nurse, Deputy Charge Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse, Practice Nurse, Staff Nurse, Enrolled Nurse.
The learner will be able to:
- Implement effective prevention strategies for pressure ulcers.
- Assess and classify pressure ulcers according to severity.
- Select appropriate wound management techniques and dressings for different types of wounds.
- Apply principles of infection control and pain management in wound care.
- Implement effective prevention strategies: Repositioning, skincare, nutrition and hydration.
- Assess and document wounds accurately
- Apply appropriate dressings for various wound types.
- Managing infection and pain in wound care.
- Communicate effectively with the wound care team
Written Test
