Wound care is an evolving area of pharmacy practice, expanding beyond acute cuts and grazes to include chronic wounds, infection management, and pharmacist prescribing opportunities. This hands-on workshop will cover best-practice approaches to assessing, managing, and treating wounds, including the latest advances in dressings, infection prevention, and skin healing. Participants will also explore the emerging role of pharmacist prescribing in wound care, gaining insight into the new skills and clinical decision-making pharmacists need to support patients effectively. Through interactive case discussions and practical demonstrations, this session will equip pharmacists with the confidence and expertise to manage wounds of all types and expand their professional scope.
Learning objectives
- Identify key considerations in the assessment and management of both acute and chronic wounds.
- Discuss best-practice strategies for wound care, including dressing selection and infection management.
- Recognise the evolving role of pharmacists in wound care, including opportunities in pharmacist prescribing trials.
- Discuss practical skills in wound assessment and management.
Competency standards (2016): 1.4, 1.6, 3.3
