Basic Wound Care (incl clip and suture removal)

This training course aims to equip learners with basic wound care knowledge including clip and suture removal within a primary care setting. The course covers various topics such as the anatomy and physiology of normal healthy skin wound healing stages factors that affect wound healing assessment tools and wound dressing techniques. The learners will also be trained on safe removal techniques of wound closure materials through simulation experience. By the end of the course learners should be able to conduct a simple wound assessment using T.I.M.E and choose the most appropriate wound dressing technique and dressing to apply.