Demo: Wound Management Essentials for Nurses

Module: 1 – Foundations of Wound Management

Learning Outcomes for Module 1

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the skin relevant to wound healing.

• Explain the four phases of normal wound healing and the key cellular events occurring in each phase.

• Identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can impede or promote wound healing.

• Apply the HEIDI framework for a comprehensive, holistic assessment of a person with a wound.

• Differentiate between various wound classifications and common wound terminology.