Tissue Viability and Wound Care

NURS09210 Tissue Viability and Wound Care

The skin is the largest organ in the body and when illness occurs it can compromise skin integrity and may lead to a number of tissue viability issues as well as other physical, psychological and social problems for the patient and/or their family.

About the module

The overall aim of this module is to promote a critical understanding of the holistic and individualised management of patients where skin integrity is compromised.  Students will have the opportunity to study a variety of contemporary issues in relation to the wound healing process as well as the management of a range of wounds.  The module is a unique tripartite education model.  This model is used to support our students by blending specialist skills from academia, practical NHS clinical experience and industry know-how and is currently delivered in Term 2, January to May, of each academic year.  The module will be delivered fully online using interactive web-based technologies.

This is an SCQF Level 9 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

Learning outcomes

The module covers the following topics; anatomy and physiology of the skin and the phases of wound healing; the role of nutrition in wound healing; wound assessment; prevention and management of pressure related tissue damage; contemporary issues such as advances in wound healing and professional and legal issues.

At the end of the module students will be able to:

L1: Discuss in depth the factors which compromise the wound healing process.

L2: Critically review evidence-based guidelines, protocols and assessment tools that may be employed in tissue viability.

L3: Analyse the professional, legal and ethical issues which relate to wound healing management.

L4: Evaluate the role of effective health education strategies and discuss the role of the multi-professional team who may offer advice and support to patients with acute or chronic wounds.

L5: Critically reflect on their own area of practice and formulate effective strategies to implement changes relating to wound management practice.

Delivery

• T2 commences Monday 13th January 2025
• Spring Break for Students Monday 7th April – Friday 11th April 2025
• T2 Continues Monday 14th April 2025
• T2 ends Friday 9th May 2025

Module fee(s)

The standard fee for a 20-credit undergraduate module for academic year 2023/24 for Scottish-domiciled individuals is £305; note that module fees may increase year-on-year.  The module fee for Rest of UK and International students may differ.

To be kept informed of future deliveries of this module, please Register Interest.

Contact us

All general inquiries should be directed to cpd@uws.ac.uk.