Supporting Skin Health: Wound Care
In this course, we cover skin anatomy and physiology. We look
at how wounds develop and the different kinds of wounds.
We thoroughly look at
pressure injury prevention, skin care and finally wound care products
available.
Some of the competencies achieved during class are:
- NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the skin
- Understanding how to maintain good skin health including skin hygiene
- Recognition of different types of wounds, their prevention and management as per the support plan including but not limited to burns, acute wounds, pressure injuries, leg ulcers, Incontinence Associated Dermatitis, diabetic wounds
- Types and phases of wound healing
- Understanding the role of nutrition and hydration in skin health
- Understanding the principles of skin protection and skin healing
- Understanding basic wound management products and how to best use these based on the support plan
This session has one practical:
- Changing a wound care product based on the support plan
Length of course: 3 Hours
*Cost: $950
To book: Contact our Training Coordinator at admin@yourlearningportal.com.au to organise group based client specific classes
Prior to
booking, please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions.
*2024 Fee
schedule: This cost includes a face-to-face training session for up to 10
staff, held at either our City or Hills premises.
Includes practical and theory components onsite. For more information on the Fee Schedule, please contact the Training Coordinator