Wound Care Workshop

Are you a nurse, pharmacist, paramedic, or physician associate working in primary care or community health? Do you want to enhance your skills in basic wound care, including managing burns, bites, and choosing the right dressings?

This comprehensive one-day wound care training course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to build confidence and competence in managing wounds in general practice, urgent care, and community health settings.

Why Book This Wound Care Course?

• Expert-Led Training: Learn from experienced clinicians specializing in wound care.

• Hands-On Practice: Gain practical skills in dressing application and wound management.

• Comprehensive Content: Covers burns, bites, dressing selection, aseptic techniques, and wound care principles.

• CPD Certified: Earn a certificate of attendance to support your professional development.

• This course can be delivered in-house as a webinar or classroom session.

Course Aims

Our wound care course aims to:

• Provide essential knowledge of wound assessment and treatment for healthcare professionals in primary care.

• Teach practical skills for selecting and applying dressings tailored to specific wounds.

• Equip participants with safe and effective wound care techniques, including aseptic and non-touch methods.

• Build confidence in managing common wound types like burns, bites, and chronic wounds.

Who Should Attend?

This course is perfect for:

• Nurses in primary care, urgent care, or community settings.

• Pharmacists running or supporting wound care clinics.

• Paramedics transitioning into general practice roles.

• Physician Associates providing wound care in GP surgeries or community clinics.

• Allied health professionals looking to upskill in basic wound care.

Key Learning Outcomes

By attending this course, you will:

• Understand the key principles of wound healing and how to assess wounds effectively.

• Identify and manage common wounds, including burns, animal and human bites, and chronic wounds.

• Learn how to select the right dressing for different wound types, including foam, hydrocolloid, and antimicrobial dressings.

• Practice applying dressings using correct aseptic and non-touch techniques.

• Recognize when to refer patients for specialist care.

Course Content

Morning Session: Knowledge-Based Learning

• Introduction to Wound Care in Primary Care

  • Role of healthcare professionals in wound management.

  • Overview of the wound healing process and wound classification.

• Wound Assessment Skills

  • How to take a detailed wound history and assess wound characteristics.

  • Signs of infection and how to document wound progress.

• Managing Common Wounds

  • Practical management of burns: classification, initial care, and dressings.

  • Treatment of bites: infection risk, wound cleaning, and antibiotics.

• Interactive Case Studies

  • Real-world scenarios to develop clinical decision-making.

Afternoon Session: Practical Workshop

• Dressing Selection

  • Overview of dressing types: hydrogel, alginate, film dressings, and more.

  • Matching dressings to wound needs: exudate management, infection control, and comfort.

• Hands-On Workshop

  • Practice dressing application for various wound types.

  • Live demonstrations of aseptic and non-touch techniques.

• Red Flags and Escalation

  • Identifying complications and knowing when to refer patients for specialist care.

Why Choose This Course?

• Tailored for primary care healthcare professionals, ensuring the content is relevant to your daily practice.

• Gain confidence in wound care to improve patient outcomes in your clinic.

• Small group settings to ensure personalized feedback and hands-on experience.

• CPD accredited, enhancing your portfolio and professional skills.