Certificate in Wound Care Management

Course Overview

What you will learn

• Assess wound type, stage and healing progress.
• Select appropriate dressings for different wound conditions.
• Manage chronic wounds such as pressure injuries and diabetic ulcers.
• Recognise signs of wound infection and escalate care.
• Educate patients on wound care and prevention.

Curriculum

Course outline

Module 1 — Wound assessment

Wound classification, staging and healing phases.

Module 2 — Dressing selection

Dressing types and matching them to wound characteristics.

Module 3 — Chronic wound management

Pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers and venous wounds.

Module 4 — Infection recognition

Signs of infection, sampling and escalation pathways.

Assessment & certification

Practical case assessment. Successful candidates receive their QR-verified DIMS certificate.