Wound Care – Kununurra

Workshop details

Join us for a wound care workshop presented by Jenny Prentice (PhD, RN, Stomal Therapy Nurse, Cert., Palliative Care, Dip Project Management, Journal Editor World Council Enterostomal Therapists (Australia)) who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. Dr Jenny Prentice has over 40 years’ experience in nursing, stomal therapy and wound management in acute, community, private and aged care sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

You will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging.

Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use.

Interaction is encouraged so come prepared to discuss and further develop skills in the management of wounds.

This workshop is held in partnership with the Kimberley Health Professionals Network.

Date: Friday 27th October 2023
Time: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Venue: Kununurra Hospital
Refreshments: Light refreshments including lunch are provided

Eligibility

All health care professionals

Registration

Online registration: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/wound-care/registration

Registration fee

Cost: $50 (Inc GST)

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500. Thank you.