A wound neglected is a wound infected. Join this course to be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in wound care, so as to provide holistic wound care for patients.

Course Objectives:

• 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:

• Anatomy and physiology of the skin
• Effects of ageing on the skin
• Common skin disorders among the elderly
• General skin assessment of patient
• Skin tear stages and management
• Skin excoriation
• Risk assessment and management of pressure injury
• Introduction to wound care products
• Applying appropriate wound dressing
• Case presentation on skin tear and pressure injury

Who Should Attend:

Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurses

Competency Mapping (Clinical Domain):

• Perform Wound Care

Additional Information:

• Please click on "Express your Interest" to learn.
• For course enquiries, please contact Revathi Naidu at slcwcadmin@stluke.org.sg