Title:

Essentials of Wound Assessment

Description:

This course supports health and care staff in developing the knowledge and skills required to undertake a wound assessment in any setting. This course will enable learners to develop an understanding of different types of wounds and the content and process of a comprehensive wound assessment.

This course is accessible for all health and care professionals and has been written for learners at level 4 and above.

This interactive module includes activities and short films to engage the learner, taking around 30-45 minutes to complete. A certificate is available upon completion.

Hierarchy:

Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce > Essentials of Wound Assessment

Keywords:

acute wounds, barriers to healing, chronic wounds, delay wound healing, compression, dressings, lower limb, lifestyle factors, pressure ulcer, ulceration, wound assessment, wound

Created:

14 May 2021

Updated:

13 Jun 2024