COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TARGET AUDIENCE

LENGTH

CONTENT

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE

SK01

Skin care and the application of hosiery for clients with healed leg ulcers

Care staff

3 hours

• Basic understanding of the structure and function of the skin

• Recognising common skin disorders including scabies, shingles, impetigo, psoriasis and the types of skin cancers

• Managing the older person’s skin, venous eczema, and the application of hosiery

15

SK02

Basic wound care for care staff

Care staff

3 hours

§  Introduction to common types of wounds

§  First aid to include burns and injuries

§  Common dressings

§  Recognising and reporting wound infection to qualified staff

15

SK03

Caring for clients with complex wounds

Qualified nurses

3 hours

• Needs of client’s with complex wounds including infected wounds, cavity wounds burns and vacuum therapy

• Wound assessment, the stages of wound healing, care planning and accurate documentation

• Workshop to include the selection of correct wound dressings

15