Basic Wound Care

Target candidates:

Medical, nursing staff members as well as Occupational Health, Hygiene and Environmental Health practitioners and private practitioners wishing to be able to assess and treat basic wounds effectively. The most basic qualification to be in place is a matric and / or enrolled nurse auxiliary.

Course content:

Introduction
Patient assessment
Different factors impact the healing cascade
Types of wounds
Correct use of products
Principles of infection prevention
Debridement skills
Plugging and irrigation of wounds
Possible examinations
Referrals
Documentation

Date/Duration/Cost:

19 - 20 March
2 days (8am-4pm)
R1000/day or R2000 full course

In order to attend the Nursing Science SLPs you are required to be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

For more information, please contact - Leandre.Botha@mandela.ac.za