Browse All Events

Wound Care and Removal of Sutures/Staples for HCAs

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

Wound Care and Removal of Sutures/Staples for HCAs

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 1 day course

Event Dates

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

Registration: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Event: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

In-Person

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

Suitable For

  • Healthcare Assistants

About

This course is designed for HCAs who are new to wound care.  The course aims to enable HCAs in general practice to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to perform wound care and remove sutures/staples.

The course consists of a full-day study webinar, 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:

  • The role of the HCA 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

Louise Bolton

Louise Bolton

Event Contact

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

Related Events

An Introduction to Contraception & Asymptomatic STI Screening for HCAs

Suitable For Healthcare Assistants
Wed, 12 Feb 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm
Online

Practice Finance - An Introduction - Online

Suitable For GPs Practice Managers Practice Staff
Thu, 13 Feb 2025
9:30am - 12:30pm
Online

The Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care Update

Suitable For Clinical Pharmacist Nurses Paramedics/Emergency Care Practitioners
Mon, 24 Feb 2025
9:30am - 12:30pm
Online