Wounds: Issues and Challenges
Who should attend this course?
The Wounds: Issues and Challenges course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are working with patients with non-healing and/or complex wounds and skin integrity issues.
Course content
The aims of the course are to:
- Identify the complexity and healing potential of a variety of wound aetiologies
- Appraise a range of wound management strategies and critically evaluate the supporting evidence base
- Develop an understanding of the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of patients/clients with non-healing and complex wounds
With this course you will have an opportunity to examine the principles of assessment and management of a wide range of non-healing and complex wounds, explore factors that impact on wound healing and gain insight into current philosophies of delivering day-to day wound care and managing challenging wounds.
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How does this module map the NHS KSF?
The course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF:
- Core dimensions 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Health and wellbing 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
- Information and knowledge 3
Assessment
The assessment of the course is based on coursework which consists of a literature review and an online blog.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for Wounds: Issues and Challenges course
2013
| Start Date | End Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2013 | 07/01/2014 |
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Level 6 (30 credits)
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time
Locations
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield