The tissue viability assessment and treatment of wounds course provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver safe and effective wound care. Accurate wound assessment and appropriate treatment are crucial for preventing complications, supporting healing, and improving patient outcomes. This training is tailored to staff working in health and social care, helping them understand the principles of tissue viability and apply best practice in wound management.

Learners will explore skin composition, wound development, ulcer stages, and evidence-based approaches to treatment. By focusing on tissue viability assessment and treatment of wounds, this course ensures participants are equipped to provide high-quality care in line with UK healthcare standards.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the principles of effective wound management.

• Explain the composition and functions of the skin and their role in wound healing.

• Carry out accurate and structured wound assessments.

• Identify and explain the stages of ulcer development.

• Apply appropriate treatment options for different wound types, considering patient needs and risk factors.