Wound Care Management for Health Professionals
– Program specialty
About the Program
The Canadian College for Healthcare and Pharmaceutics offers a Micro-Credential on Wound Care Management program designed to provide an all-encompassing approach to wound care within healthcare organizations. This program emphasizes the vital services provided by wound specialists, including advanced, evidence-based management techniques, education for staff, cost control, quality enhancement, development of care protocols, risk reduction for pressure ulcers, and efficient resource utilization.
The program provides comprehensive background knowledge and skills in wound care management. It equips learners with the necessary tools and strategies to confidently engage in evidence-based wound care within a multidisciplinary team. By the end of the program, participants will be able to assess, treat, and manage various types of wounds effectively, reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes.
Who Should take the Program
Program Specialty
This program emphasizes the dual necessity of clinical excellence and strategic business planning in establishing a successful wound care practice. It highlights the importance of creating a business plan for new initiatives within the program, aiming to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for the betterment of patient outcomes in wound care.
Program Outline
The program covers the following topics:
Module 1: Standards of Practice and Ethics: Canadian Healthcare Settings (4.5 hours)
Module 2: Anatomy, Physiology of skin and soft tissue; Wound- healing physiology and factors affecting repair process (4.5 hours)
Module 3: Types of skin damage and differential diagnosis; skin and wound inspection and assessment (4.5 hours)
Module 4: Asepsis, Infection Control and Wound infection: Diagnosis and management (4.5 hours)
Module 5: Wound debridement and Principles of wound healing and topical management (2.5 hours)
Module 6: Biophysical and Biologic Agents (5.5 hours)
Module 7: Critical Cofactors in Wound Management (6 hours)
Module 8: Acute wounds and how best to manage them (6 hours)
Module 9: Special Patient Populations (2 hours)
Program Details
Duration: Hybrid program of 39 hours in total.
Instructor-led Zoom sessions on six weekdays – 4:30pm-9pm (27 hours)
In-person – two weekend days (12 hours) from 10 am to 4 pm
Credential: Certificate of attendance and certificate of completion
Fee: For fees, please email info@cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students
Campus: 5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5
Funding: The program at the Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics is eligible for tax credits under the Canada Skills Credit program. The College also works with financial institutions including Windmill Mircrolending to arrange support for student loans.
Program Brochure
You can read more about Wound Care in our detailed program brochure by clicking here.
Upcoming Start Dates
The program has 5 intakes in 2025:
- Intake 1: April 1 – April 13
- In-Person days: April 6 & April 13
- Online days: April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
- Intake 2: June 3 – June 15
- In-Person days: June 8 & June 15
- Online days: June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
- Intake 3: July 29 – August 10
- In-Person days: August 3 & August 10
- Online days: July 29, 30, 31, August 5, 6, 7
- Intake 4: September 23– October 5
- In-Person days: September 28 & October 5
- Online days: September 23,24,25, Sept 30, Oct 1, 2
- Intake 5: November 18 – November 30
- In-Person days: November 23 & November 30
- Online days: November 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
FAQs
Q: What are the prerequisites for this program? A: The program is designed for healthcare professionals with a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and infection control.
Q: How long is the program? A: The total duration of the program is 39 hours, divided into instructor-led Zoom sessions and in-person workshops.
Q: Are there any practical projects included in the program? A: Yes, the program includes practical, hands-on exercises during live learning sessions and workshops.
Q: What funding options are available for this program? A: Information about funding options, scholarships, and financial aid can be found on the college’s website or by contacting the admissions office.