Certificate in Wound Care Management

Course Overview

What you will learn

• Assess wound type, stage and healing progress.
• Understand wound classification and the different phases of healing.
• Select appropriate dressings based on wound characteristics.
• Support the management of chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers and venous wounds.
• Recognise signs of wound infection and understand when to escalate care.
• Educate patients on wound care, prevention and ongoing management.

Curriculum

Course outline

Module 1 — Wound assessment

Accurate assessment is an important part of effective wound care. The module covers wound classification, tagging, and different phases of wound healing. You will learn to assess wound characteristics and monitor changes over time.

Module 2 — Dressing selection

Choosing the right dressing depends on the type and condition of the wound. This module introduces different dressing types and explains how they can be matched to wound characteristics. You will learn how appropriate dressing selection can support wound management and patients.

Module 3 — Chronic wound management

Chronic wounds might require ongoing assessment and a structured care approach. This module covers common chronic wounds including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers and venous wounds. You will learn about main considerations when assessing and managing these wounds in clinical practice.

Module 4 — Infection recognition

Recognizing infection early can help ensure appropriate care and escalation. This module covers common signs of wound infection and basic principles of wound sampling and escalation pathways. You will learn what changes might indicate a potential infection and when further clinical assessment might be required.