Wound care is more than just putting a dressing on a wound. It's also about looking into the patient’s general health, lifestyle and factors that might slow healing down.

Learning outcomes 

The Wound Care Module covers:

• overview of wounds
• healing
• acute wounds
• chronic wounds
• dressings and bandages
• general rules 

Access the Wound Care Module

To access the Wound Care Module, you can download:

• entire Wound Care Module (PDF 954 KB)
• introduction to Wound Care Module (PDF 281 KB) 
• Wound Identification and Dressing Selection Chart (PDF 7.2MB)

Disclaimer

The products listed on this chart are examples only. Some items are available via the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and some items require prior approval.

Seek advice from the Veterans' Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre on 1800 552 580.