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.