This CPD wound course module has been developed to help improve your knowledge and skills regarding wound management.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this CPD module you should be able to:

• identify and analyse the anatomy, physiology and functions of the skin
• describe the phases of wound healing
• identify and discuss the mechanisms of injury
• examine and describe skin and wound assessment
• understand and describe the different types of wounds
• discuss the variety of wound products and their uses.