Wound Care for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers

Wound Care for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers

The Session is facilitated by A Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse

By Family Nursing & Home Care

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Location

2 Britannia Place, Bath Street

93 Bath Street JE2 4SU Saint Helier Jersey

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

HCA Wound management

Simple application of a dressing for a skin tear and look at the types of dressing appropriate.

Skin Tear management – we will discuss the different categories of skin tears and appropriate management strategies.

Application of Compression stockings – We will demonstrate the application of stockings with and without applicator aids and overview of the different types of stocking you may see. Also the application of wraps.


Why should you attend?

We recommend HCAs from other organisations attend to enhance their current skillset or act as a foundation for those new to the healthcare setting

What skills will you take away?

HCA Wound Management:

· Skin tear Management

· Simple application of a dressing for a skin tear

· Generic Skincare

· Application of Compression Stockings


Why should I pay?

The course is based on best practice underpinned by the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP)

The course is delivered by the Community Tissue Viability Team

The course will provide you with information on skin tear management and generic skincare

The course will give you confidence on hosiery applications so you are effectively able to support your patients

What are the SMART learning outcomes for the course?

Specific- This course focuses on clinical skills relating to wound care

Measurable- This course is delivered by the Community Tissue Viability Team based on the NWCSP

Achievable- During the session your knowledge and skills will be checked repeatedly to ensure they are imbedded.

Relevant- all aspects of the sessions will be relevant to HCAs in all clinical settings

Time-Bound- Reattendance every 3 years is advised to stay up to date with any changes to practice but will be dependent upon the individual’s competence and confidence

Organized by

Family Nursing & Home Care

Our Education and Development Team builds on our island wide reputation of providing professional care and services to members of our community who need healthcare or support. Our team are from a wide range of professional backgrounds including Adult and Children’s Nursing, Specialist Nursing, Health Visiting and Safeguarding. We provide training to approved care providers, organisations and individuals to support regulation, clinical practice and care.

We offer a wide range of courses which are delivered by high quality and credible professionals who are fully qualified and accredited to teach the topics.

We are regulated by the Jersey Care Commission; all the training we deliver is compliant with their Standards, in addition to national frameworks and guidance. This enables organisations to remain compliant with relevant regulations and keep their teams up to date. Bespoke packages can be delivered on request. Courses are easy to access and run throughout the year.

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite or by contacting us directly via email EducationandDevelopment@fnhc.org.je

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Oct 16 · 9:30 AM GMT+1