Chronic wound management capability and education map

Principles of wound management, incorporating an holistic wound care approach based on current best practice guidelines.

Principles of wound assessment, incorporating an holistic wound care approach based on current best practice guidelines.

Covers the correct procedures for wound repair in the Emergency Department.

Pressure injury risk assessment, including timely screening and assessment to identify risk factors and implementation of a plan of care to reduce the risk of pressure injury development.

Pressure injury prevention and management, including timely screening and assessment to identify risk factors and implementation of a plan of care to reduce the risk of pressure injury development.

General information on lymphoedema for allied health professionals.

Specific information on lymphoedema for occupational therapists and physical therapists.

The specific care needs and considerations for patients living with long-term stomas.

This course will assist healthcare professionals to care appropriately for a person experiencing a leg ulcer.

An update on appropriate and effective techniques and the essential information required to cleanse and debride a wound.

This course provides registered nurses and other healthcare professionals with current knowledge and skills in regards to assessment of wounds.

Enhance critical thinking, assessment and problem-solving skills by working through a case-study to identify and act on a common skin-related clinical condition.

This course provides up-to-date knowledge in regard to understanding the various categories and types of wound dressings available, their function and their use in clinical practice.

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with an update on best practices for acute stoma care to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Enhance knowledge and skills to assist in the prevention and management of pressure injuries in patients.

Article about a condition commonly experienced by people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

For health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services, this course steps you through fundamental knowledge and best evidence decision-making.

Build on the knowledge and skills gained in Foundations of Would Management A and learn how to assist clients with complex wound management challenges.

Learn to consolidate your wound management knowledge together with understanding of product decision making to develop a patient centred wound focused plan.

Expand knowledge and skills required in the assessment, management and prevention of wounds in a primary health care environment including community-based, educational, occupational and informal settings and in general practice.

A step by step modularised wound education course which enables the learner to develop practical skills in wound management and resource development.

Provides students with the theoretical foundation to apply an evidence-based framework to the assessment and management of a diverse range of acute and chronic wounds within a variety of health care settings.

Provides health professionals, paramedics and student health professionals with guiding principles on the physiology of wound healing and wound assessment and management.

Explores leg ulcer assessment, management and prevention strategies.

Explores pressure injury assessment, management and prevention strategies.

Eight units developed specifically for Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to assist them in gaining the knowledge, skill, competence and confidence required to assess and manage patients with wounds, within their scope of practice.

Provides the theoretical knowledge and understanding necessary to prevent, recognise and manage burn injury.

Foot assessment, management and prevention strategies for foot ulcers.

Explores skin tear assessment, management and prevention strategies.

Seven modules designed for all health care professionals working in aged care settings.

Four micro sessions that aim to increase staff knowledge, improve outcomes for residents with wounds, and promote organisational strategies for wound prevention.

Evidence-based recommendations intended for use worldwide by nurses, midwives, and all other health professionals, regardless of clinical discipline or clinical setting, for the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pressure injuries.

Recommendations about the classification and treatment of established pressure injuries.

Explains skin tears and strategies for prevention and best practice care for older adults who experience a skin tear. This course is designed for all nurses and assistants in nursing, especially those working with older adults in inpatient, community, and residential aged care settings.

Provides an in-depth knowledge of acute and chronic wounds specific to the older person and addresses challenges related to providing optimal management of wounds to inform evidence-based practice in wound care.

Provides support workers with the essential skills and knowledge regarding different types of wounds. This information will assist support workers to recognise wounds which require review and be able to identify and report common wound complications.

For health professionals who would like to advance their knowledge and skills in complex wound care management.

Basic to intermediate training in wound management, including management of and prevention of tissue complications.

Specialist nursing practice in the prevention and management of patients with acute or chronic wounds, ostomies and incontinence.

Current recommendations for care and symptomatic wound management using person-centred, palliative care approaches to relieve the symptoms of these wounds and optimise quality of life.

Discusses how skin damage is caused, how to prevent skin damage and how to identify skin damage.

Instruction on how to provide health services to meet the needs of older Aboriginal people. Builds upon the learning principles in the Respecting the Difference training. Through respect and understanding clinicians can support older Aboriginal people, their families and communities to access healthcare to enable better health as they age.

An overview of the person-centred communication skills required to deliver culturally responsive health care, including what services, tools and supports are available for staff to provide equitable, high-quality care to those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Communication strategies you can use in virtual environments to increase the sense of your physical presence for the consumer. These strategies can help you to interact with the consumer as if you were in the room with them.

Introduction to the Microsoft Teams mobile app, the MedSync app within MS Teams and the enterprise image repository.

Select from four topic areas to access learning related to end of life care within My Health Learning and links to external provider resources.