Postgraduate Certificate in Tissue Viability

Program Overview

This Level 7 Tissue Viability Postgraduate Certificate is a 6-month part-time program designed for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. It covers anatomy, pathophysiology, and evidence-based practices in wound assessment, treatment, and holistic management. The program includes clinical teaching, online learning, and patient involvement to enhance knowledge and skills for improved patient care.

Program Outline

Tissue Viability Postgraduate Certificate: Extracted Information

Degree Overview:

• Focus: This Level 7 short course is designed for healthcare professionals working with patients who have needs related to skin integrity and wound care.
• Objectives:
• Build knowledge and skills in anatomy and pathophysiology.
• Align knowledge with enhanced clinical assessment and management skills.
• Explore theoretical and contemporary issues in wound care.
• Patient Involvement: Patient, Carer and Public Involvement participants (PCPIs) are involved in both modules to provide patient perspectives and support learning.

Outline:

• Module Structure:
• Two 30-credit modules.
• Each module includes five taught days and a range of online teaching and learning activities.
• Synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Clinical teaching by tissue viability specialists with academic team and PCPI support.
• Module 1: Evidence Based Practice in Wound Care Assessment and Treatment
• Content:
• Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of wounds including skin tears, surgical wounds, and pressure ulcers.
• Wound healing process and factors delaying healing.
• Current theory and practice in wound assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Clinical pathways, guidance, and local policy in contemporary practice.
• Module 2: Evidence Based Practice in the Holistic Management of Chronic Wounds
• Content:
• Relationship between chronic wounds and physical/mental health.
• Assessment and management of chronic wounds (pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, lymphodema).
• Ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) assessment and compression bandaging techniques.
• Behavioral and health change models in contemporary practice.
• Multi-disciplinary team working for optimal care and patient outcomes.
• Professional competence and ongoing professional development.

Assessment:

• Formative assessment:
• Assessment and feedback literacy workshops.
• Formative presentation of case studies.
• Peer and/or self-assessment of assignment plans.
• Viva.

Other:

• Duration: 6 months.
• Study Mode: Part-time.
• Fees: £2,200.
• Completion Benefit: Contributes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Career Benefit: Improves knowledge and skills in tissue viability for enhanced patient care.

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