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Overview
This Wound Care Management (Level 7) course at the University of Salford will enable you to critically apply theory and practice in the management and care of patients in tissue viability.
Future careers
Students who choose to study the Wound Care Management Module at Level 7 do so because they are either currently working or are considering a career as:
- a Tissue Viability Link Nurse
- a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist
- a community nurse (adult, CYP, MH)
- a surgical nurse (adult, CYP)
- a nurse working on accident and emergency (adult, CYP, MH)
- a nurse working in level 3 and 4 critical care (adult, CYP)
- a nurse working with patient who regularly self-harm (adult, MH, CYP)
- A nurse advisor for a wound care/mattress/seating company
- Registered nurses who wish to set up a service in their locality, place of work i.e MH Wound Clinic, Nursing Home Lead Role.
- Podiatrists looking to expand wound care knowledge.
Programme Structure
You will explore:- Anatomy and physiology of the skin including stages and phases of wound healing, acute, and chronic wound healing.
- Holistic nursing assessment including wound bed preparation and evidence based frameworks, tools, and diagnostics investigations.
- History of wound healing and the impact it has had on current tissue viability practices.
- Principles of asepsis, wound cleansing techniques, wound infection diagnostics, and restoring wound bed bacterial balance.
- Wound assessment including wound aetiology, morphology, contamination, tissue type, etc.
- Interpretation of data in dressing choice and decision making processes.
- Exploration of the current evidence in pressure ulcer management in relation to pressure redistribution.
- Product selection – mattresses, beds, and chairs used in the 24 hour management of pressure ulcer prevention and management.
- Exploration of the political and social influences of wound care management.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Salford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Potential students looking to enroll on the module should be registered nurses (adult, CYP, MH), healthcare professions (OT, Physiotherapy, Podiatry), Medical staff, nurse/industry advisors.
- To apply for this course, you will need to demonstrate evidence of studying at Level 6.
Tuition Fees
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Living costs
Salford
United Kingdom
500 - 800 GBP / month
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Funding
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