A wound neglected is a wound infected. Join this course to be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in wound care. The course is accredited by European Wound Management Association.

Course Objective:

• Gain skills in wound assessment and evidence-based knowledge in wound management technique.
• Be up to date on the latest wound care products.
• Be empowered to provide holistic wound care for patients.

Course Content:

• Physiology of and factors affecting wound healing
• Types of wounds
• Criteria of a wound assessment chart
• Role of a wound nurse
• General skin assessment of patient ·
• Wound assessment, wound infection ·
• Techniques of obtaining wound specimen for investigation ·
• Criteria of an ideal wound dressing ·
• Types of wound products and cleansing solutions
• Types of stoma, management and complications
• Discharge planning, patient education on wound and stoma care
• Management of pressure injury ·
• Introduction to leg ulcers
• Clinical attachment
• Course assessment: written test (50%), case study presentation (50%)

Who Should Attend:

Registered Nurses with minimum 2 years’ experience or had previously attended in house wound courses or St Luke’s Hospital Wound Care Course.

Competency Mapping:

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Additional Information:

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For course enquiries, please contact Revathi Naidu at slcwcadmin@stluke.org.sg