Aged Care
Wound Care
Foundational wound care training for support workers — covering wound assessment, healing phases, care planning, dressing application, and referral pathways.
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- Mode: Online & In-Person
- Level: All levels
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About This Course
This course provides disability and aged care support workers with the knowledge to safely assist with basic wound care and monitor healing progress. Participants learn about wound types, the phases of wound healing, assessment principles, care planning, and when to refer to a clinician. The course reinforces duty of care obligations and correct documentation practices.
What You'll Learn
✓ Identify different wound types and their characteristics
✓ Describe the stages of wound healing
✓ Assess a wound and document findings accurately
✓ Apply and change basic wound dressings in accordance with the care plan
✓ Recognise signs of infection or delayed healing and escalate appropriately
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers who assist clients with wound dressings or monitor wound healing as part of a care plan.
What's Included
- ✓ Wound management and care principles
- ✓ Phases of wound healing
- ✓ Wound assessment principles and examination techniques
- ✓ Evaluating the healing progression
- ✓ Care planning and implementation strategies
- ✓ Applying and changing dressings
- ✓ Referral procedures
- ✓ Duty of care obligations
Delivery & Format
Duration
1.5 hours
Mode
Online & In-Person
Level
All levels
Certificate
Digital + Printable
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.
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