Postgraduate Certificate in Tissue Viability

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Study a level 7 course specifically designed for healthcare professionals working with patients who have needs related to skin integrity and wound care. Build your knowledge and skills in anatomy and pathophysiology. Explore theoretical and contemporary issues in wound care.

Overview

This level 7 short course has been designed for healthcare professionals working with patients who have needs related to skin integrity and wound care. The programme builds knowledge and skills in anatomy and pathophysiology and aligns them with enhanced clinical assessment and management skills, including the exploration of theoretical and contemporary issues in wound care. Patient, Carer and Public Involvement participants (PCPIs) are involved in both modules to provide patient perspectives and support learning.

Why us?

The course has been developed in collaboration with a local Nurse Consultant for Tissue Viability and will be co-delivered by clinical specialists and academic staff

The course consists of live lectures, collaborative learning activities and independent study which supports learning and development in work-based clinical practice

Course structure

This course consists of two 30-credit modules. Each module will include five taught days and a range of online teaching and learning activities that link with independent work-based development and learning.

Each module will be delivered using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. The Virtual Learning Environment will be used to support learning activities which will take place online, in the classroom (as regulations allow), and in the workplace. All clinical teaching will be undertaken by tissue viability specialists with support from the academic team and PCPIs.

Formative assessment will be part of each module with assessment and feedback literacy workshops, formative presentation of case studies, peer and/or self-assessment of assignment plans, and viva.

Modules:

Module 1

Evidence Based Practice in Wound Care Assessment and Treatment (30 credits)

Gain an enhanced overview of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of wounds such as skin tears, surgical wounds and pressure ulcers. Focus on the wound healing process and explore factors that can delay healing. Critically explore current theory and practice relevant to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of wounds within the context of nursing and collaborative multidisciplinary team working. Critically review clinical pathways, guidance and local policy in relation to contemporary practice.

Module 2

Evidence Based Practice in the Holistic Management of Chronic Wounds (30 credits)

Explore the relationship between chronic wounds and an individual’s physical and mental health. Consider the assessment and management of chronic wounds with specific focus on pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and lymphodema. Learn skills including appropriate assessment using the ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI), and compression bandaging techniques. Critically explore behavioural and health change models within the context of contemporary practice, in relation to health promotion and self-management. Evaluate multi-disciplinary team working in terms of optimal care provision and patient outcomes. Examine the relationship between professional competence and ongoing continued professional development, within the context of care delivery and professional accountability.

Facilities

This course is taught from a variety of campus classrooms and clinical skills rooms across our campus. The University boasts excellent facilities and cutting-edge equipment thanks to multi-million-pound investments.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

You are expected to:

Have studied at degree level (evidence of this will need to be provided).
Be registered health professionals with the NMC or HCPC.
Have access to a clinical working environment where they will regularly see patients who have wounds.
Have access to appropriate IT.

Please note you must complete module one prior to starting module two.

Fees and finance

The fee for this course is £2,200.

The employer usually meets these costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cape@sunderland.ac.uk.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

This short course is designed to improve knowledge and skills in tissue viability with the aim to improve patient care. The completion of the course will benefit delivery of patient care in practice and contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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Contact

To apply or find out more about this programme, please contact the CaPE team: cape@sunderland.ac.uk.

Page last updated: 06 November 2023

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