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Wound Cleansing and Debridement 

bookmark Course category: Wound Care
timer Duration: 4 hours
feed Study mode: Face to face
info Pre-requisites: Wound Care Module 1  and Wound Care Module 2

About this course

The aim of this course is to provide you an opportunity to develop advanced wound management skills focusing on wound cleansing and debridement.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for Registered Nurses, CNSs/CNCs/CNEs, Enrolled Nurses, Community Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the importance of wound cleansing in chronic wound management.
  2. Identify the indications and contraindications for different cleansing methods.
  3. Discuss common cleansing solutions/products, pressure and techniques in wound cleansing.
  4. Distinguish different types of wound debridement and identify indications and contraindications for each type.
  5. Practice Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement (CSWD).

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