Good wound care speeds healing, prevents complications and makes a real difference to patient comfort. This course brings clinical staff up to date with current, evidence-based approaches to assessing and managing acute and chronic wounds.
You will review the healing process, structured wound assessment, choosing the right dressing, and managing common problems such as infection, pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers.
Alpha Training & Strategic Management
Delivery partner for this programme
Carry out and document a structured wound assessment.
Select dressings based on the wound and the goal of care.
Recognise wound infection early and take appropriate action.
Apply prevention strategies for pressure injuries and chronic wounds.
The phases of healing and the patient and local factors that slow it down.
A structured approach to assessing, measuring and documenting wounds.
Matching modern dressings to wound type, exudate level and treatment goals.
Recognising local and spreading infection and the role of cleansing and antimicrobials.
Prevention and management of pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers.
An instructor-led session using clinical images and case discussion, followed by a short assessment.
BDS, MBA, CPHQ, Medical Educator, Healthcare Quality & Operations Consultant
Pay the full fee at enrolment to confirm your seat.
Nurses, Physicians, Dentists and Allied Health Professionals
Nurses, physicians, dentists and allied health professionals who assess or manage wounds.
Yes. Pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers are covered alongside acute wounds.
Yes. The course explains how to match dressings to the wound type, exudate and treatment goal.
Yes. You receive a certificate of completion after the session and assessment.