Supporting Skin Health
3 hours
Face-to-face
See below for our Fee Schedule
Unley Park or Mount Barker
About Course
Supporting Skin Health encompasses the care and management of wounds. In this course, students develop an understanding of skin anatomy and physiology, how wounds develop and the different types of wounds. Students will also gain comprehensive knowledge in pressure injury prevention, skin care and products available for wound care.
Supporting Skin Health meets the NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors. These can be found in course outcomes.
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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
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Changing a wound care product based on the support plan
Students must complete all practicals to pass the course.
Delivery Mode
This course is delivered face-to-face and no self-study is required.
Course Duration
3 hours
Refresh every 2 years.
Course Location
Unley Park Campus
376B Unley Road, Unley Park, SA, 5061
Adelaide Hills Training Location
Mount Barker Community Centre: 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, SA, 5251
Course Fee*
For Group Booking cost, please contact us
A minimum of 5 participants is required for class to commence.
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2026 Fee Schedule*