WSQ Assist in Wound Management
About This Course
The learners are able to identify procedure knowledge for wound care.
The learners are able to perform simple wound dressings for simple wounds including laceration, abrasion and stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcer.
The learners are able to assist with stoma care, including draining of pouch.
The learners are able to understand the principles of handling and disposal of contaminated materials according to standard operating procedures.
The learners are not able to take necessary action when encountering patients’ abnormal condition and to report to registered nurse.
What You'll Learn
LU2: Performing wound dressing
LU3: Stoma Care
LU4: Handling and disposal of contaminated materials
LU5: Reporting of abnormal condition
Entry Requirements
Assumed attitude
Learners are assumed to:
have the motivation to acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them carry out assigned tasks in a safe manner.
be self-directed in learning and applying to work situations relevant to them.
Assumed skills and knowledge
Learners are assumed to:
possess basic understanding of the nature of work, objectives, culture, policies, processes and products / services
have basic organisational skills to assign priorities within own scope of work
have self-management and learning skills to manage own scope of work
have basic Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills
Literacy and Numeracy level
Learners are assumed to possess the following literacy and numeracy levels:
Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualifications (ES WSQ) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5