MODULE I: Fundamentals of Wound Management
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Anatomy and physiology of the skin.
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Wound healing process.
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Factors that affect healing.
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Classification of acute and chronic wounds.
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Comprehensive assessment of the patient with wounds.
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Principles of evidence-based care.
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Biosafety and prevention of wound care-associated infections.
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Nursing role in the comprehensive management of complex wounds.
MODULE II: Advanced Management of Complex Wounds
- TIME model in wound bed preparation.
- Infection control and bioburden.
- Types of dressings and advanced technologies.
- Rational selection of dressings according to wound type.
- Debridement:
- Autolytic
- Enzymatic
- Mechanic
- Surgical (general concepts)
- Negative pressure therapy.
- Exudate management.
- Prevention of pressure injuries.
- Clinical registration and monitoring.
MODULE III: Comprehensive Ostomy Management (8 hours)
- General concepts of ostomies
- Types of ostomies (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy).
- Assessment of the stoma and peristomal skin.
- Collection devices and systems.
- Nursing care for the ostomy patient.
- Common complications and their management.
- Patient and family education.
- Psychosocial adaptation and humanization of care.
- The educational role of nursing in self-care.
MODULE IV: Comprehensive Management of Complex Wounds and Prevention of Complications
- Early identification of complications in complex wounds.
- Management of wound infections.
- Strategies for preventing complications.
- Pain management in complex wounds.
- Care in patients with comorbidities.
- Optimization of the healing process.
- Clinical follow-up and continuity of care.
- Interdisciplinary approach to wound management.
MODULE V: Comprehensive Approach and Humanization of Care
- Pain associated with chronic wounds.
- Psychological impact and quality of life.
- Therapeutic communication.
- Humanizing care for chronic patients.
- Patient safety in advanced wound care.
- Interdisciplinary work.
- Continuity of care and home follow-up.

