Wound & Scar Management

Auckland

Workshop Description

This workshop provides a comprehensive review of different types of wounds and management strategies. Course participation will increase your knowledge, skills, ability and confidence regarding wound healing, wound care, wound dressings, suture removal etc

The second part of the workshop is dedicated to hand therapy scar management. It will include a review of scar biology and normal vs abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function. Information is provided on conservative management provided by hand therapists, including scar assessment, intervention, and outcome measures. We will address the assessment and management of all types of scars seen by hand therapists, not just burn scars.

Presenters:

Alison Coyle (Hand Coach), Deane Bell (Scar Management)

Anatomy & Physiology of the skin.
Phases of wound healing
Basic fundamentals of wound & Scar Management
Classification of wounds & scars
Wound Care Dressings: Properties & Uses
Types, properties and uses of scar management products
Assessment, Documentation, Infection Control and Monitoring
Practical Skills Lab: dressing change technique, suture removal

"This can be attended remotely via Zoom. For the practical components of the workshop, it is preferable for attendees to have someone to practice on during the sessions"

At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Apply knowledge from the workshop to assess and evaluate upper limb wounds and scars for clients
Apply knowledge from the workshop to assess and perform appropriate suture removal, wound management and scar management techniques
Use clinical reasoning to interpret the assessment results and formulate a diagnosis of wound and scar conditions
Formulate a treatment plan of specific wound and scar management interventions to optimise client outcomes

(Costs include all materials, course workbook and light lunch)

Previous Participants Testimonials

"A very informative and fun course! Heaps of clinical pearls that I can take away and implement in my practice"

“The course was really great. The content was totally relevant for the wounds and scars we see as hand therapists. The management recommendations and products were simple, yet effective.”

“A reassuring reminder that wound care can be straight forward and there are just a few essential products we need to have on hand.”