Wound Care Support Course

Course Description

The Wound Care Support Course is designed to equip caregivers and healthcare support workers with essential knowledge and skills to provide safe, compassionate, and effective wound care support under appropriate supervision.

This course introduces learners to the principles of wound healing, different types of wounds, infection prevention, wound assessment, dressing support, pressure injury prevention, and the role of caregivers in promoting patient comfort, dignity, and recovery.

Learners will gain practical knowledge to support patients with chronic wounds, surgical wounds, pressure sores, diabetic wounds, and other common wound-related conditions while maintaining hygiene, safety, and professional standards.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for:

• Home-based caregivers
• Care workers
• Healthcare assistants
• Community caregivers
• Family members caring for loved ones
• Anyone interested in improving wound care support skills

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the wound healing process
• Identify different types of wounds
• Recognise signs of infection and complications
• Understand pressure injury prevention and care
• Apply infection prevention principles
• Support basic wound care procedures safely
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort during care
• Understand when to report concerns to healthcare professionals

Course Content Includes:

• Introduction to wound care support
• Anatomy of the skin and wound healing
• Types and classification of wounds
• Wound assessment basics
• Infection prevention and control
• Pressure sores and prevention strategies
• Diabetic wound support
• Dressing support and wound care equipment
• Pain management and patient comfort
• Documentation and reporting
• Professional ethics in wound care

Course Outcome

After successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Digni-Hesed Academy and will have improved confidence in supporting individuals requiring wound care assistance.