Acute wounds - effective treatment (5 cr)

Objective

-to understands the mechanisms of different wounds
-knows different types of acute wounds
-understands the principles of wound classification and evaluation
-understand the principles of choosing wound care materials and methods
-knows the principles of mechanical cleaning of the wound
-understands the wound treatment process (Evaluation, Treatment, Recording)

Content

-wound derivation mechanisms
-different types of acute wounds
-classification and evaluation of the wound
-wound care materials and methods
-mechanical cleaning and aseptics
-wound treatment process

Course material

Learn -learning environment

Study forms and methods

This is a CampusOnline implementation and is not intended for Xamk degree students.

Starting as a nonstop start in this training, the student will be able to start studies within about one week after enrolling in the studies. The study period is two months.

Timing of exams and assignments

Learn -learning environment: learning tasks and exams must be returned before the end of the course.

Student workload

5x27h=135h

Course part description

- Introduction to wound care
- Effective Wound Nursing
- The wound care process
- Traumatic Wounds
- Surgical Wounds
- Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
- Review and Reflection

Further information

Niina Nikkola, niina.nikkola@xamk.fi
Anne Kylmälä, anne.kylmala@xamk.fi
Sari Virkki, sari.virkki@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass - fail
Passed learning environment tasks completed.