Deepen in the use of smart dressings to monitor healing and update your practice with TECH”

The management of wounds caused by different factors occupies a good part of the Emergency Department. It is also a clinical field that requires constant updating since, in addition to the fact that it encompasses multiple techniques and approaches depending on the origin of the injury, new therapeutic trends are continually being implemented in nursing practice to promote healing and prevent the appearance of infections or derived comorbidities. Especially when the patient's condition derives from a traumatic injury.

Taking the latest clinical trends as a reference, TECH Global University and its team of expert nurses in the area, have developed this Postgraduate certificate in Traumatic Wound Management. It is an academic experience that combines excellence with innovation in 150 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content. In short, it is a unique opportunity for graduates to get up to date in aspects such as the use of antibiotics, in the constant monitoring of the patient or the administration of possible treatments for prevention. In addition, they will be able to delve into the latest trends related to regenerative therapies, the use of smart dressings or therapies based on tissue engineering to promote regeneration. 

For this, they will have 6 weeks of access to a state-of-the-art campus where they will find all the material available from the beginning of the academic experience. They will have in focus videos, images, diagrams, news, research articles, dynamic summaries, etc., to expand each section in a personalized way, giving them the opportunity to adapt the study of the Postgraduate certificate to their total and absolute availability. In addition, its convenient 100% online format will allow them to connect from wherever they want, without schedules or face-to-face classes and through any device with an Internet connection, whether pc, tablet or mobile. Finally, all the content, including the syllabus, can be downloaded for consultation, even offline, providing flexibility to an academic experience that promises to raise the level to the maximum.

Discover the latest trends in surveillance for signs of infection and be updated by the best professionals”

This Postgraduate certificate in Traumatic Wound Management contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Wound Care for Nursing
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning.
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

You will be able to delve into the prevention of complications such as gangrene with the best theoretical, practical and additional content"

Discover the most innovative therapies in tissue engineering with the most innovative and flexible content"

Both the structure and the content of the Postgraduate certificate in Traumatic Wound Management have been designed by the teaching team, following the excellence guidelines required by TECH for each program. In addition, it includes 150 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content, the latter presented in multiple formats: in-focus videos, images, dynamic summaries, diagrams, research articles and much more. All this compacted in a convenient 100% online format that will allow graduates to adapt the experience to their availability, giving them the opportunity to connect from anywhere, without schedules and through any device with an Internet connection.

Connect from wherever you want: without schedules or face-to-face classes through any device with Internet connection”

Module 1. Traumatic Wound Management for Nursing 

1.1. Traumatic Wound Care

1.1.1. Proper Wound Cleaning
1.1.2. Application of Sterile Dressings
1.1.3. Prevention of Secondary Infections

1.2. Care of Infected Wounds

1.2.1. Use of Antibiotics According to Medical Indication
1.2.2. Adequate Wound Drainage
1.2.3. Constant Monitoring for Signs of Infection

1.3. Care of Puncture Wounds

1.3.1. Assessment of Possible Internal Damage
1.3.2. Control of Internal Bleeding
1.3.3. Monitoring for Signs of Infection

1.4. Bite Wound Care

1.4.1. Thorough Cleaning of the Wound
1.4.2. Evaluation of Possible Deep Tissue Damage
1.4.3. Administration of Rabies Vaccines if Necessary

1.5. Care of Freezing Wounds

1.5.1. Gradual Thawing of the Affected Area
1.5.2. Protection against Re-Exposure to Cold
1.5.3. Treatment of Possible Complications such as Gangrene

1.6. Radiation Wound Care

1.6.1. Protection of the Surrounding Skin
1.6.2. Management of Symptoms such as Irritation and Burns
1.6.3. Monitoring of Possible Long-Term Effects

1.7. Care of Chemical Wounds

1.7.1. Neutralization of the Chemical Agent
1.7.2. Abundant Washing with Clean Water
1.7.3. Protection of Medical Personnel to Avoid Contamination

1.8. Wound Care in Patients with Chronic Diseases

1.8.1. Management of Underlying Diseases that may Affect Healing
1.8.2. Use of Specific Therapies According to the Patient's Condition
1.8.3. Monitoring of Wound Evolution 

1.9. Pain Management in Traumatic Wounds

1.9.1. Use of Analgesics According to Pain Intensity
1.9.2. Distraction and Relaxation Techniques
1.9.3. Multidisciplinary Treatment to Deal with Chronic Pain

1.10. Advances in the Treatment of Traumatic Wounds

1.10.1. Regenerative Therapies: Use of Growth Factors
1.10.2. Use of Smart Dressings to Monitor Healing
1.10.3. Tissue Engineering-Based Therapies to Promote Regeneration

Master the latest trends in Traumatic Wound Management and revolutionize Nursing with TECH”