Welcome to Module 3 of the Wound Care course, focusing on Acute Wounds. This module, created by The Wound Educator Lusi Sheehan in collaboration with Aero Healthcare, is designed to equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with essential knowledge and skills in managing acute wounds effectively. This course is accredited to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for participants, promoting growth and excellence within the profession.
Throughout this module, you will delve into the key aspects of acute wound care, enabling you to provide optimal support to patients in need. The learning objectives of Module 3 are as follows:
- First Aid for Bleeding Cessation: You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in stopping bleeding promptly and effectively, ensuring timely intervention for patients with bleeding wounds.
- Management of Lacerations: You will explore the appropriate approaches and strategies for managing lacerations, including wound assessment, cleaning, closure techniques, and considerations for sutures or adhesive closures.
- Management of Abrasions: This section will guide you through the assessment and management of abrasions, covering topics such as wound cleansing, dressing selection, and promoting optimal healing in these specific types of wounds.
- Management of Skin Tears: You will learn how to assess, prevent, and manage skin tears, focusing on appropriate wound care techniques, dressing selection, and patient education to minimize complications and promote healing.
- Management of Burns: This section will provide you with a comprehensive overview of burn management, including initial assessment, classification, appropriate wound care, pain management, and referral considerations for more severe burns.
By the end of this module, you will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage acute wounds, ensuring timely intervention and promoting optimal patient outcomes. The collaboration with Aero Healthcare brings practical expertise and insights into wound care management.
We invite you to embark on this enriching learning journey, designed to enhance your proficiency in acute wound care. Register today and take the next step towards mastering the essentials of wound care in pharmacy practice.
Created by The Wound Educator – Lusi Sheehan in collaboration with Aerohealth Care
