The WM course teaches assessment and appropriate management of wounds from the outset.
The correct identification of problem wounds, and application of suitable materials to ensure timely recovery and return to prior function and cosmetics appearance.
| Course Date(s): | Saturday, 21 April 2012 |
| Course Duration: | 1 Day – 8am to 5pm |
| Course Venue: | College of Emergency Care |
| Clinical Director(s): | Abdul Aziz Parker |
| Logistics Coordinator: | Janet Sirmongpong – janet.sirmongpong@uct.ac.za |
| Course Price in ZAR: | R 950 – Read our payment info |
| Certification Received: | Stellenbosch University |
Brief Course Overview
Identification of wounds, especially problem wounds, and application of suitable materials to ensure timely recovery and return to prior function and cosmesis.
Who should attend this course?
Experience level of attendees – to whom (which level) course is pitched at medical students, nurses & doctors.
Why should someone attend this course?
Will provide you with the necessary knowledge & clinical decision making system to deal with nearly all types of wounds which you may be confronted with in clinical practice.
Detailed Course Outline
This one day course covers all aspects of wound management in the EC including:
- methods of skin closure
- managing complex wounds e.g. stellate wounds & skin loss
- wounds on special areas e.g. nose, lips, ear
- common nerve blocks
- basics of procedural sedation
- Burn wounds
- wound dressings
Clinical Director Profile
Abdul Aziz Parker
Qualifications – MBChB FCEM (SA)
When completed – 2002 and 2009
Current Job – Emergency Physician
Experience – 5 years in emergency care
Interest – toxicology
