Enhanced Services Introduction to Wound Care Training
This training is for HCSWs/HCAs who will be expected to undertake simple wound care procedures.
* GPN Trainees can attend
* New to practice nurses can attend
This training is for HCA with Care Certificates
What will be covered in the training
- Basic AP of skin, types of wounds and how they may be sustained.
- Normal healing process and scars on a variety of skin types/ colours.
- Signs of infection.
- Practical workshop including effective hand washing, aseptic and clean dressing changes.
- Discussion re wound formulary (shared in some localities)
- Role of HCSWs in following delegated procedures when competency gained.
- Documentation and reporting concerns.
- Learners identify types of wounds dressings can be used on / safe removal.
Venue: The Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith, 5 Black’s Rd, London W6 9DT