Introduction

Welcome to the wound care for the Diabetic patient short course. Wound care is an ever-evolving discipline, specifically when we take into consideration the impact of co-morbidities on healing. This study material has been developed from what we believe are credible international and national sources and reflects the current approaches in the field of wound care for the Diabetic Patient.

According to Prof Karl Bakker from the International Diabetes Federation (2005); Of the many serious complications that can affect individuals with diabetes, it is the complications of the foot that take the greatest toll.  People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose a leg than people without the condition. This is still very relevant when we look at the global impact of diabetes worldwide. To be able to care for a diabetic patient with a diabetic foot ulcer, it is important to understand what the cause of the ulcer is including the impact of the co-morbidities associated with the different types of diabetes.

Who Should Enrol

The course is developed for and aimed at Health Care Professionals.

Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Define the different types of Diabetes.
  2. Define a Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
  3. Identify the different types of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
  4. Classify the different types of infection in Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
  5. Discuss the different treatment approaches in managing the diabetic foot.
  6. Describe the different types of debridement available.
  7. Classify the different types of wound dressings available.
  8. Apply wound dressings to the appropriate wound care need.
  9. Provide education and support to the patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
  10. Utilise the SEMSDA guideline in order to manage glycaemic targets.
  11. Discuss practical cases.

Course Design

This is an eLearning course.

Course Content

The following modules are included in this short course:

  1. Terminology.
  2. Infection in the Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
  3. Treatment approach in the Diabetic Foot.
  4. Wound dressing selection in the diabetic foot.
  5. Patient education and support.

Assessment

Participants are assessed by means of multiple-choice questionnaires at the end of each module. In order to be successful, a pass rate of 70% is required.

Certification

FPD will award successful participants with a certificate on completion of this course should they successfully complete the assessment process.

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for 30 Clinical CEU’s on Level 2.

Course Fee

R999.00

Contact

Tel: 0878211109

Fax: 086 550 3692

E-mail: nursing@foundation.co.za 

Address: P.O. Box 75324, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Website: www.foundation.co.za




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