Wound Care
Foundational wound care training for support workers — covering wound assessment, healing phases, care planning, dressing application, and referral pathways.
Course Overview
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.
Topics Covered
- 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
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- 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.
Assessment
Capability assessment through verbal questioning.
Ready to Book This Training?
We deliver this course at your workplace across metro and regional NSW, or via Zoom. Contact us to discuss dates, group sizes, and pricing.