Assessment and Management of Impaired Skin Integrity and Hard to Heal Wounds (Online)

Code

NURS3120

School

Nursing

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK, Spring UK, Summer UK

Summary

The course considers:

Anatomy and physiology of the skin and underlying tissues.
Physiology of impaired skin integrity and hard to heal wounds.
Factors hindering wound healing.
Compromised skin integrity.
Skin and wound risk assessment tools.
Aetiology of complex hard to heal wounds.
Wound care interventions.
Advanced technologies.
Evidence based practice and clinical decision-making.
Preventative strategies for pressure ulcers.
Impact of national/international guidelines and government directives.
Psychological, social and quality of life issues.
Advancing wound care/tissue viability practice.

Target Students

Registered Nurses

Classes

This course will be delivered over a period of 8 weeks via distance learning. A variety of teaching methods and learning strategies will be utilised combining live and recorded lectures delivered live via MS Teams and digital learning activities. Lectures will lead into interactive discussion of topics addressed through problem-based learning and reflection on experience. Students will be required to participate in a range of learning activities to enhance future practices in Tissue Viability. The remainder of the course hours will be utilised by the student for directed learning activities, independent study, assessment preparation and tutorials. Teacher contact time 56 hours, directed learning, independent study, assessment preparation and tutorials 144 hours. Total hours 200

Assessment

• 60% Coursework 1: Students will be required to submit an educational resource of 1,500 word equivalance.
• 40% Coursework 2: A supporting written assignment of up to 1,500 words.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Critically appraise and interpret research and other forms of evidence to influence the advancement of contemporary wound care practices

Apply theoretical principles and knowledge acquisition to inform the delivery of evidence-based practice in wound care across the lifespan

Review and evaluate a range of preventative and assessment strategies from an international and organisational perspective to promote skin integrity and wound healing

Utilise problem solving and clinical decision-making skills to justify a rationale for care and therapeutic interventions for complex and hard to heal wounds

Lead improvements in wound care practices to improve clinical effectiveness in healthcare provision

Apply problem-solving skills to make improvements in clinical practice and critically evaluate research/literature and local/national guidelines to develop strategies to improve future service provision. 

Conveners

• Ms Alison Parnham
• Mrs Chrissie Bousfield