Wound treatment
Courses enabling professional healthcare
Introduction to burns
This interactive module will cover different types of burns. You will learn how to:
- Define, stage and assess burns.
- Know when to refer to a specialist.
- Apply key treatment strategies.
Introduction to diabetic foot ulcers
This interactive module will introduce diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) by looking at:
- Different types of DFUs.
- The impact of DFUs on the healthcare system.
- Risk factors and patient assessment. The importance of relieving pressure.
- Diagnosis and treatment options.
This interactive module will introduce radiotherapy-induced skin damage. After taking this module you will understand:
- The etiology of radiotherapy skin reactions.
- Identifying risk factors.
- Preventive and treatment options.
This interactive module will go through the story of pain and the development of pain awareness related to dressing changes. After taking this module you will be able to:
- Describe the key milestones.
- Identify major publications.
Introduction to pressure injuries
This interactive module will introduce pressure injuries by looking at:
- How to define and classify them.
- Key risk factors.
- Risk assessment tools.
- Stage and assess pressure injuries.
- Preventive and treatment strategies.
Skin anatomy and physiology
This interactive module will introduce the basic principles of the structure and function of our skin. After taking this module you will understand the basic principles of wound healing and wound care and more specifically be able to:
- Describe the structure of the skin.
- Describe the function of the skin.
- Understand the effects of the aging process of the skin.
This interactive module will introduce venous ulcers by looking at:
- Definitions of lower extremity ulcers.
- Health economic impact of venous ulcers.
- The venous system.
- Clinical signs of venous hypertension.
- Clinical presentation of venous ulcers.
- Diagnosis and treatment options.
This interactive module will explain how pain-induced psychological stress influences wound healing. After taking this module you will learn how to assess stress factors and improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes.
