Aim

CALHN Wound Program Study Days / Workshops aim to improve patient outcomes by increasing the clinical and professional knowledge and practice of wound management.

A blended learning approach is offered with pre-requisites and/or optional self-directed learning opportunities. On acceptance of application the pre-requisites are to be emailed to successful applicants

 

Audience:

Open to CALHN Skin and Wound Assessment Team (SWAT) clinicians and / or other clinicians with an interest in an identified topic related to their work area.

Clinicians with an interest in a SWAT Portfolio can find additional information here 

2021 Study Days and Dates

Skin and Wound Basics Workshop

Introduction to assessment, product choice, pressure injuries and skin tear management

NOTE: Attendance is a mandatory to become a CALHN SWAT Nurse

DATE OF PROGRAM	VENUE	APPLICATIONS CLOSE	TIME
16 April 2021	TQEH	16 March 2021	0800 - 1600
08 July 2021	TQEH	08 June 2021	0800 - 1600
01 October 2021	RAH	01 September 2021	0800 - 1600

Click here for Skin & Wound Basics Application

Advanced Pressure Injury Workshop (LIMITED to SWAT Nurses)

Increased awareness of pressure Injury pathophysiology and staging including device-related pressure injuries. Best practice including equipment and nutrition.

DATE OF PROGRAM	VENUE	APPLICATIONS CLOSE	TIME
25th May 2021	RAH	23 April 2021	0800 - 1600
27th May 2021	TQEH	23 April 2021	0800 - 1600

Click here for Advance Pressure Injury Application

Medical Wound Management Study Day

Wound management in the Medical patient including stoma care, pressure injury, skin care and other wound-related issues.

DATE OF PROGRAM	VENUE	APPLICATIONS CLOSE	TIME
29 June 2021	TQEH	01 June 2021	0800 - 1530

Click here for Medical Wound Management Application

Surgical Wound Management Study Day

Wound management in the Surgical patient including stoma care, surgical site infections pressure injury and other wound-related issues.

DATE OF PROGRAM	VENUE	APPLICATIONS CLOSE	TIME
13 October 2021	RAH	14 September 2021	0800 - 1530

Click here for Surgical Wound Application

Leg Ulcer Workshop

Leg ulcer differentiation, assessment and management, including bandaging workshop

DATE OF PROGRAM	VENUE	APPLICATIONS CLOSE	TIME
12 May 2021	RAH	12 April 2021	0800 - 1530
04 August 2021	TQEH	02 July 2021	0800 - 1530

Click here for Leg Ulcer workshop Application

Negative Pressure Therapy Skills Training

Refer to Negative Pressure Course page 

NOTE: Attendance is a mandatory to become a CALHN SWAT Nurse