What will I learn?

• Knowledge and skills relevant to the prevention and management of acute and chronic wounds and associated skin conditions
• The role of the tissue viability team in risk management, policy formulation and decision making within the health care organisation
• How to manage change and evaluate organisational and professional agendas influencing care delivery in order to implement evidence-based practice
• How to appraise the evidence base for tissue viability practice.

Entry requirements

• Normally registration with a professional body allied to health.
• Normally completion of 120 credits at level 2. If you have no level 2 points they can be made up from tissue viability modules available within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Working in, or have regular access to, a clinical environment supporting patients with compromised tissue viability.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

• Part-time normally 2-3 years, maximum of 6 years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

Not applicable