Wound Management Update | Wollongong

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Presenter: Gary Bain

Key Learning outcomes:

• Describe the anatomy & physiology of the integumentary system
• Outline the process of wound healing
• Identify factors which negatively impact on wound repair
• Engage with the HEIDI assessment strategy
• Discuss recent developments in wound hygiene and wound bed preparation
• Review the role and function of wound dressings
• Consider updates in both the aetiologies and clinical practice associated with surgical site dehiscence, skin tears, pressure injury, leg ulcers and diabetic foot injury
• Discuss current practice recommendations for wound infection and biofilm
• Examine advances in oedema management and compression therapy

Fees: ACN Members $500; Non-members $550

This course is conducted over two days and is equivalent to 14 continuing professional development (CPD) hours.