Training Course on Advanced Wound Care Management

Module 1 – Wound Healing Physiology and Assessment
Subtopics & Theory:
Phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, remodeling.
Factors affecting wound healing: patient comorbidities, nutrition, medications, oxygenation.
Wound assessment frameworks: TIME, PUSH, Bates-Jensen.
Classification of wounds: acute vs. chronic, surgical, pressure, diabetic, vascular ulcers.
Practical Exercises:
Hands-on: wound inspection and measurement.
Case discussion: identifying wound stage and classification.
Group activity: creating wound assessment charts.

Module 2 – Advanced Dressing and Topical Therapies
Subtopics & Theory:
Selection of appropriate dressings: hydrocolloids, alginates, foams, antimicrobial, and negative pressure therapy.
Topical agents and growth factors.
Moist wound healing principles and moisture balance.
Pain management during dressing changes.
Practical Exercises:
Workshop: applying various advanced dressings.
Demonstration: negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) setup.
Role-play: patient-centered wound care communication.

Module 3 – Management of Chronic and Complex Wounds
Subtopics & Theory:
Diabetic foot ulcers: risk factors, offloading techniques, and surgical interventions.
Pressure injuries: staging, prevention strategies, and care bundles.
Vascular ulcers: arterial vs. venous ulcers and management protocols.
Surgical wound care and post-operative wound monitoring.
Practical Exercises:
Case studies: developing individualized care plans for chronic wounds.
Simulation: implementing multidisciplinary wound rounds.
Group discussion: integrating patient lifestyle and comorbidities into care planning.

Module 4 – Infection Control and Complication Management
Subtopics & Theory:
Wound microbiology: common pathogens, biofilm formation, and colonization vs. infection.
Infection prevention protocols and aseptic techniques.
Use of systemic and topical antibiotics in wound care.
Management of wound complications: hemorrhage, necrosis, delayed healing.
Practical Exercises:
Workshop: proper wound swabbing and sampling techniques.
Scenario: managing infected surgical and chronic wounds.
Peer discussion: strategies to prevent hospital-acquired wound infections.

Module 5 – Multidisciplinary and Patient-Centered Wound Care
Subtopics & Theory:
Role of dietitians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and social workers in wound management.
Patient education and adherence to wound care plans.
Documentation and monitoring tools for wound healing progression.
Emerging technologies: bioengineered skin substitutes, stem cell therapy, and tele-wound care.
Practical Exercises:
Capstone project: develop a comprehensive wound care management plan for a complex patient case.
Simulation: team-based wound rounds with multidisciplinary input.
Presentation: patient-centered education strategies and self-care plans