This module is a comprehensive course designed to provide a foundational understanding of the principles and practices involved in effectively managing wound infections. Participants will delve into the anatomy of wounds, exploring how infections occur and spread.
Pre-requisites
None
What you will learn
- Evaluate a wound infection using a specific terminology
- Diagnose wound infection using clinical signs + symptoms and microbiological analysis
- Explain the relevance of bacterial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship
- Describe the treatment of wound infection
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)
Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (USA only)
Accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing*
This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by BRN (California Board of Registered Nursing) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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