Wound Management: Conducting an Assessment

A holistic approach to wound assessment is essential for effective wound management. This course outlines common types and characteristics of wounds and demonstrates how to conduct a comprehensive wound assessment.

Why is this course important?

Inadequate wound management is one of the most common clinical complaints in the aged and social care sector. Common mistakes can include infrequent wound assessments, failing to document key information (such as wound dimensions and the amount and type of discharge) and failing to re-assess the wound when it deteriorates. Effective wound management is essential in preventing complications and ensuring optimal healing. A comprehensive wound assessment is fundamental to this process. All staff providing wound care need to understand how to conduct an initial and ongoing wound assessment and what action is required when signs of infection or deterioration are identified.

Additional information / Extended Notes

Altura Learning’s course, ‘Wound Management: Conducting an Assessment’ contains a comprehensive range of practical information for clinical staff. Developed by Altura’s clinical team, with assistance from a global team of experts, this valuable course looks at the components of a wound assessment, with videos on pain assessment, what to look and feel for, and the TIMERS assessment tool. Also provided is information on the SSKIN tools assessment, factors that affect wound healing and the importance of using a colour bar tool to properly identify wounds on individuals with different skin tones. An extensive collection of images has been gathered for learners, allowing them to instantly view different types of acute and chronic wounds, such as skin tears, incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD), pressure injuries and ulcers. Finally, there is a complete guide to wound documentation, including step-by-step images and instructions on how to accurately photograph a wound.