Module 1: Introduction to Wound Care

• Understanding skin anatomy and the healing process
  
  

• Types of wounds (acute, chronic, surgical, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, burns)
  
  

• Risk factors affecting wound healing
  
  

Module 2: Principles of Infection Control

• Hand hygiene and sterile techniques
  
  

• Proper use of gloves, dressings, and protective equipment
  
  

• Recognizing signs of infection and when to escalate care
  
  

Module 3: Wound Assessment

• How to assess size, depth, color, drainage, and odor
  
  

• Staging of pressure injuries
  
  

• Documentation and reporting
  
  

Module 4: Wound Cleaning & Dressing

• Methods of cleaning wounds safely
  
  

• Types of dressings (gauze, hydrocolloids, foams, alginates, antimicrobial dressings)
  
  

• Dressing selection based on wound type and healing stage
  
  

• Step-by-step dressing change demonstrations
  
  

Module 5: Advanced Wound Care Techniques

• Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) basics
  
  

• Debridement principles (sharp, mechanical, enzymatic, autolytic)
  
  

• Pain management in wound care
  
  

• Role of adjunct therapies (oxygen therapy, nutrition, mobility support)
  
  

Module 6: Special Considerations

• Wound care in diabetic patients
  
  

• Pressure sore prevention and management
  
  

• Post-surgical wound care
  
  

• Caring for burns and traumatic wounds
  
  

Module 7: Patient & Family Education

• Teaching wound care at home
  
  

• Importance of nutrition and hydration in healing
  
  

• Promoting mobility and circulation
  
  

• Encouraging adherence to care plans
  
  

Module 8: Professionalism & Safety

• Scope of practice and when to refer
  
  

• Legal and ethical considerations in wound care
  
  

• Maintaining records and communication with healthcare teams
  
  

Final Assessment & Certification

• Practical wound dressing demonstration
  
  

• Written test on wound care principles
  
  

• Certification of completion
  
  

How it Works