Brief Description

A 2-day course for healthcare practitioners who would like to develop and enhance their theoretical and practical knowledge when managing complex, hard to heal wounds that require sharp debridement. Endorsed by the Society of Tissue Viability and can count for up to 12 hours of participatory learning for NMC Revalidation.

Course fees

NHS £595 ex VAT (£714 inc VAT)
Private £730 ex VAT (£876 inc VAT)

Who should attend?

Healthcare practitioners who would like to develop and enhance their theoretical and practical knowledge when managing complex, hard-to-heal wounds that require sharp debridement.

Learning objectives

• Appraise the current evidence base for wound healing, impaired wound healing, and debridement

• Undertake comprehensive and holistic wound assessment while considering the safety netting associated with sharp debridement

• Appraise the current evidence base for advanced techniques used in wound debridement

• Recognise and describe wound locating anatomical structures and the non-viable tissue types requiring sharp debridement

• Identify the tools used in sharp debridement and demonstrate sharp debridement techniques, including safe use and disposal of sharps

• Discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities and implications related to sharp debridement

• Consider interprofessional working to improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds