Wound Care Assessment
Description
Welcome to the eLearning module Wound Assessment.
This wound assessment module introduces the principles of wound assessment incorporating a holistic wound care approach based on current best practice guidelines.
A certificate is issued on completion.
Objectives
At the completion of the module participants will be able to:
- Discuss the integumentary system and factors that compromise its structure and function.
- Discuss factors that affect wound healing.
- Describe the minimum requirements for a holistic wound assessment.
- Identify the rationale for a collective team approach during holistic wound assessment
Audience
This course is applicable for all NSW Health Clinical Staff and may qualify for up to 0.5 hrs of Continuous Professional Development.