Acute wounds - effective treatment (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- 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

The study takes place according to your own schedule. (Please note the end date of the course)
Teaching does not include time or place bound learning.
The student independently performs the learning tasks and the last reflection task.

Objectives:
-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 and Implementation:
-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

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

Anne Kylmälä, anne.kylmala@xamk.fi
Sari Virkki, sari.virkki@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass - fail
Passed learning environment tasks completed.