Wound Debridement
Training Provider: ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Course Reference: TGS-2026064011
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About This Course
Wound bed preparation is essential to aid in wound healing process. The removal of non-viable tissue from wound bed is a fundamental aspect of wound care. However, conservative sharp wound debridement can only be undertaken by experienced and trained healthcare providers. This course aims to equip nurses involved in wound care with advanced knowledge and skills to perform wound debridement.
What You'll Learn
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of viable and non-viable tissues and structures in wound care.
2. Recognize the anatomical structures and tissue types commonly encountered during conservative sharp wound debridement.
3. Explain how appropriate debridement modalities support the physiological phases of wound healing.
4. Identify the types of debridement modalities.
5. State the indications and contraindications for each debridement modality.
6. Describe the preparation of conservative sharp wound debridement process.
7. Execute conservative sharp wound debridement techniques.
8. Evaluate the progress of wound healing following conservative sharp wound debridement.
9. Provide accurate documentation of the debridement procedure for subsequent follow-up assessment.
10. Discuss the legal implications and policy and procedures related to conservative sharp wound debridement.
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of viable and non-viable tissues and structures in wound care.
2. Recognize the anatomical structures and tissue types commonly encountered during conservative sharp wound debridement.
3. Explain how appropriate debridement modalities support the physiological phases of wound healing.
4. Identify the types of debridement modalities.
5. State the indications and contraindications for each debridement modality.
6. Describe the preparation of conservative sharp wound debridement process.
7. Execute conservative sharp wound debridement techniques.
8. Evaluate the progress of wound healing following conservative sharp wound debridement.
9. Provide accurate documentation of the debridement procedure for subsequent follow-up assessment.
10. Discuss the legal implications and policy and procedures related to conservative sharp wound debridement.
Entry Requirements
• Complete Basic Wound Care course by SLH OR Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) Prevention and Management AND Pressure Injury Prevention and Management courses by SLEC
• Min. 2 years of experience working with wounds
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