Levels 1-3
Level 1 to 3 Agenda
Level 1: Wound Care Knowledge Development
Pre-reading required of the four CAWC Best Practice Recommendations for Wound Management articles and the Principles of Wound Healing article.
- Best practice concepts
- Wound healing principles
- Wound bed preparation
- Pressure ulcer management and prevention
- Venous leg ulcer management and prevention
- Diabetic foot ulcer management and prevention
- 6.5 hours of content
- Certificate of Attendance
Level 2: Wound Care Skills Development
- Wound bed preparation (debridement and dressing selection) – 4.5 hours
- Lower leg assessment and compression therapy - 4.5 hours
- Pressure redistribution, pressure, friction and shear management - 2 hours
- Footwear and foot care - 2 hours
- 13 hours of content
- Certificate of attendance
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency
Level 3: Attitude Development (Prevention Programs)
- Pressure Ulcer Awareness and Prevention Program
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Awareness and Prevention Program
- Case-based learning to support change
- 6.5 hours of content
- Certificate of Attendance
Stand-alone or with Level 1 and/or Level 2
Pressure Ulcer Awareness Program (PUAP) Implementation Resources