Wound Care
Wound care training helps your team assess and care for wounds. Delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
The NHS manages an estimated 3.8 million patients with a wound each year, at an annual cost of around £8.3 billion.
Source: Guest et al, BMJ Open · 2020 (2017/18 data)
About the course
Assess and care for wounds
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Be aware of the NMC Code of Practice
- Understand how wounds heal
- Know the warning signs, and common sites for pressure ulcers
- Know how wounds are assessed and recorded
- Know how to correctly document wounds
- Know how to correctly photograph wounds
- Understand the necessity for debridement in wound care
- Be aware of the different methods of debridement
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Wound Categories
- Safeguarding
- Wound categories
- NMC Code of Practice
The Wound Healing Process
- The healing process
- Risk factors which may compromise healing
Pressure Ulcer Categories
- Early warning sign
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Category 4
- Suspected deep tissue injury
- Uncategorisable
- Mucosal pressure ulcer
- Combination lesions
Incontinence Related Dermatitis
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Treatment
Moisture Lesions
- Location
- Shape
- Edges
- Necrosis
- Depth
- Colour
Skin Tears
- Categories of skin tear
- Prevention strategies
- Skin tear management guidelines
Documentation and Recording
- PCS wound assessment
- Skin bundle
- Wound treatment plan
- Waterlow chart
- Body mapping
- Turning clock
- Turning record
- Wound photography
Wound Debridement
- Examples of debridement
- Which wounds need debridement?
- Wound assessment
- Types of debridement
- Types of dressings and compression bandages
Keep exploring
Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Wound Care course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 2 years, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care (complex packages), hospices, hospitals & clinics, supported living. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Wound Care training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.