Understanding topical antimicrobials in wound care
An on-line workshop - can count for up to 2 hours of participatory learning for NMC Revalidation.
Dates
1 x 2 hour session
- Virtual – 28th January, 2025 – 09.30-11.30
- Virtual – 9th July, 2025 – 14.30-16.30
- Virtual – 25th November, 2025 – 14.30-16.30
- Virtual – 10th February, 2026 – 14.00-16.00
Format
Virtual on-line using MS-Teams
Course fees
NHS £40 ex VAT (£48 inc VAT) per person
Private £50 ex VAT (£60 inc VAT) per person
Who should attend?
Practitioners such as Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Nursing Associates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health Care Assistants.
Learning objectives
- Be familiar with the terminology used when talking about wound infection
- Recognise the risks for developing wound infection
- Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of wound infection including biofilms and when investigations are required
- Examine the appropriate use of wound dermal bed swabbing (indications and technique) and tissue sampling
- Recognise when antimicrobial treatment is indicated and on balance the importance of guardianship
- Be familiar with the topical antimicrobial options and their mode of action.
- Recognise the steps required to reduce the risk of wound infection, and sepsis prevention
Questions?
For any queries about the training sessions please contact The Academy Team on education@acceleratecic.com
To book
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