This is a 2 day course on 29th Nov and 13th Dec. Please make sure you are available to attend both days.
Learning Outcomes:
- To help understanding of the physiology of wound healing, including chronic venous and arterial insufficiency
- Develop an understanding of topical medications and emollients
- Knowledge of commonly used dressings, including compression bandaging
- The importance of regular review and supervised self-management plans
- Allows discussion of relevant practice problems and their solutions
- Understand the importance of ongoing professional development
Programme
Day 1
9.15am Introductions to the day
9.30am Anatomy and Physiology
10.00am Wounds in the Primary Care Setting
10.45am COFFEE
11.00am Assessment of a wound, including stages of wound healing
12.00md Wound infection
1.15pm LUNCH
1.45pm Sutures, Steri-strips and Clips
2.15pm Emollients, Barrier creams and Steroids
2.45pm Dressings
4.00pm Finish
Day 2
9.15am Review work done since Day 1, including look at Formularys/Pathways
9.30am Leg Ulcer Aetiology, Arterial Vs Venous
10.45am COFFEE
11.05am Exudate Management
11.45pm Introducing the theory behind compression therapy
1.00pm LUNCH
1.45pm Case studies
3.15pm Lets look at some competencies we can achieve
4.15pm Evaluations and close
Following the course you will be sent slides and a certificate from BBO Training therefore your contact details will be shared with them.
Please note if you have not already supplied us with your registration number you will be contacted by us as we will need this information to secure your allocation of CPD funding.
The cost of the course includes 20% VAT.