Browse All Events

Introduction to Wound Care and Removal of Sutures/Staples

1 day course
This event has already taken place
Browse Upcoming Events

Introduction to Wound Care and Removal of Sutures/Staples

Thu, 9 Mar 2023 1 day course

Event Dates

Thu, 09 Mar 2023

Event: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In-Person

Essex EQUIP Ltd, 1 Freebournes Court, Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BL

Suitable For

  • AHP (Allied Healthcare Professional)
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Nurses

About

Event details

This course is designed for Healthcare Professionals in General Practice who are new to wound care.  The course aims to enable you to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to perform wound care and remove sutures/staples.

The course consists of a full-day study, held at our Witham training rooms.  You will also be required to undergo a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor.  A competency assessment package will be provided.

Course content:

  • Your role in wound care.
  • Anatomy and physiology of the skin.
  • Wound classification.
  • Holistic wound assessment.
  • Wound healing and infection.
  • Wound management.
  • Dressing choice and application.
  • Removal of sutures and staples.

About the Trainer

Kelly Buxey

Kelly Buxey

Event Contact

Essex Equip Ltd EQUIP Danuta Suett 01376 318732 [email protected]

Related Events

Introduction to Menopause - 2 day course

Suitable For AHP (Allied Healthcare Professional) Nurses Paramedics/Emergency Care Practitioners
7 May - 21 May 2025
2-day course
Online
View & Book

Introduction to Travel Health

Suitable For AHP (Allied Healthcare Professional) Clinical Pharmacist Nurses
7 May - 8 May 2025
2-day course
In Person
Essex EQUIP Ltd, Witham