Complex Wound Care Support

Course Overview

An informative 70 minute eLearning module to build your confidence in supporting people with complex wound management.

Why take this course?

Complex wound care is a fundamental part of working on the frontline. So knowing how to safely and effectively recognise, monitor and report on wounds forms an essential part of your role. 

This 70 minute eLearning covers the essential knowledge and theory required to deliver complex wound management support. We’ll go through how to recognise wound health, infection control measures, different types of wounds, the function of the skin, how to change wound dressings and more.

This online course has been created with expert training content from Premium Health and forms part of our series of 7 High Intensity Daily Personal Activities eLearning modules.

What you’ll gain

We’ll dive into:

• The anatomy and function of the skin

• The differences between acute and chronic wounds

• The factors that affect wound healing 

• The complications associated with wounds and how to prevent pressure injuries

• The principles of infection control and the steps of Aseptic Non Touch Technique®

Who’s it for?

• Support Workers 

• Frontline Leaders

• Allied Health Professionals

• Anyone involved in supporting people with wound care

What’s included?

• 70 minute eLearning module

• Practical diagrams, graphics and examples to show you how to apply your learnings in the real world

• Certificate of completion

Note: This course does not cover the practical assessment of skills required to provide support. Premium Health offers practical skills competency assessment workshops anywhere in Australia.