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The following course discusses the phases of wound healing and how infection can interfere with these phases.

The objectives of the modules are:

  • Understand the phases of wound healing and how infection can interfere.
  • Increase awareness of wound swabs and biofilm.
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of infections on common wounds in aged care.
  • Able to identify wound dressings based on their function and characteristics.
  • Differentiate between types of standard antimicrobial dressings.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

P00484 - Complex Wound Care

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Certificate III in Aged Care

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months

1. Know your dressings by their categories and functions 

2. Signs and symptoms of wound infection in chronic wounds in comparison to acute wounds signs and symptoms 

3. Knowledge of the use of antimicrobial dressings to reduce antibiotic resistance

4. How to appropriate a dressing that can accommodate the amount of wound exudate

5. Wound swabbing and biofilm

6. Phases of wound healing

This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate