Wound Management for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) 2027

Wound Management for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) is organized by M&K Update Ltd and will be held on Jan 11, 2027.

Description:
An opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for wound management, infection control and removing skin closure devices.

Course Content:

• Anatomy and physiology of the skin
• The stages in wound healing – Implications for choosing the right dressing at each stage
• Classification of wounds
• Assessing wounds (A holistic approach)
• Dressing types; choosing the right dressing
• Group work
• Managing wounds - consider:
  • Aseptic or clean technique
  • Dressing types
  • Patient involvement
  • Cost implications
• Removal of skin closure devices
• Medico-legal issues surround delegation to assistant practitioners in treating wounds

Course Aims and Outcomes:

• Comprehensively develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wound management.