LIMITED PLACES, REGISTER EARLY!
This event is free for nurses working in general practice in South Western Sydney.
The training is valued at $75 per participant.
All participants are required to pay a $25 refundable deposit via Mastercard or Visa to confirm their registration. This payment must be made upfront. SWSPHN will refund the deposit after you have attended the training.
Please note, the deposit will be forfeited if you do not attend the event or if your registration is cancelled less than one month before the event.
If you would like to attend, please contact Ashleigh Budd on 02 4632 3009 with payment at your earliest convenience. Spaces are limited and registrations will be based on a first come, first served basis. Late registrations cannot be accepted due to training restrictions.
Morning session CLICK HERE (8am for 8.30am start – 12.30pm)
Afternoon session CLICK HERE (12.30pm for 1pm start – 5pm)
Aim:
This exciting four-hour workshop is essential for all nurses who perform wound management as part of their role. It will increase participants knowledge and skills in fundamental aspects of wound management. Participants will have the opportunity to develop confidence in activities that support best practice through hands-on exercises and demonstrations.
Topics:
Wound Cleansing and Debridement
- Recognise the importance of wound cleansing and debridement in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.
- Identify and explain the different types of wound cleansing and debridement and determine their appropriate use in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate wound cleansing and simple debridement techniques in a simulated environment.
Wound Dressings
- Recognise the role of wound dressings in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate dressings based on patient needs, wound characteristics and dressing properties.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the performance of commonly used dressings perform in a simulated environment.
Compression Therapy
- Recognise the role of compression therapy in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.
- Recognise the different compression therapy systems and their advantages and limitations.
- Demonstrate application of compression therapy.
Presented by:
Sue Templeton
Wound Specialist Nurse
Facilitated by:
Heather Holland
Clinical & Quality Improvement Officer, SWSPHN
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All participants are required to pay a $25 refundable deposit via Mastercard or Visa to confirm their registration. This payment must be made upfront. SWSPHN will refund the deposit after you have attended the training.
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