The effective assessment and management of wounds requires skills, knowledge and understanding. We firmly believe in the importance of education and the sharing of expertise and experience.

This is a one-day online programme for all clinical staff who are required to manage wounds as part of their clinical practice.

Learning outcomes

  • Refresh on the anatomy of the skin and its function
  • Explore how wounds heal
  • Be orientated to wound assessment using a structured framework
  • Learn about dressing selection for common wounds seen in general practice and primary care
  • Recognise the risks for developing wound infection
  • Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of wound infection including biofilms
  • Examine the appropriate use of wound dermal bed swabbing (indications and technique) and tissue sampling
  • Recognise when antimicrobial treatment is indicated and on balance the importance of guardianship
  • Be familiar with the topical antimicrobial options and their mode of action
  • Recognise the steps required to reduce the risk of wound infection and sepsis prevention

Watch our “Can GPNs stop leg ulcers in their tracks?” webinar recording to help in preparation for this training.