Course description

Aims

• To provide comprehensive knowledge on the assessment and classification of burn injuries.

• To enhance clinical skills in the initial management and treatment of burns in primary care settings.

• To promote the use of evidence-based guidelines in burn care.

• To improve patient outcomes by preventing complications and ensuring effective wound care.

• Accurately assess the severity and extent of burn injuries.

• Classify burns according to depth and total body surface area (TBSA) affected.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of different types of burns (thermal, chemical, electrical, etc.).

• Implement immediate first aid measures for burn injuries.

• Stabilize patients and manage pain effectively.

• Identify when to refer patients to specialized burn care facilities.

• Apply appropriate wound care techniques and dressing selections for different types of burns.

• Manage burn wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.

• Utilise pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to support burn recovery.

• Educate patients and caregivers on burn care and prevention strategies.

• Plan and conduct follow-up care to monitor healing and manage complications.

• Provide psychological support and resources for burn patients.

• Overview of burn injuries

• Types of burns (thermal, chemical, electrical, etc.)

• Burn severity and classification

• Assessing burn depth and extent

• Calculating total body surface area (TBSA) affected

• Recognising signs and symptoms of different burn types

• Immediate first aid measures

• Stabilization and pain management

• Criteria for referral to specialized burn care facilities

• Principles of burn wound care

• Dressing selection and application

• Managing infection and promoting healing

• Pain management strategies

• Use of topical and systemic medications

• Supportive therapies for burn recovery

• Educating patients and caregivers on burn care

• Preventive strategies to avoid burn injuries

• Conducting follow-up care and monitoring healing

• Interactive case studies on burn management

• Practical scenarios to apply learned skills

• Q&A sessions and expert discussions

• Knowledge check quizzes

• Reflective practice exercises

• Course evaluation and feedback

What will i learn?

• Develop skills to assess and classify burn injuries accurately, using appropriate clinical tools and criteria.
• Implement evidence-based first aid and initial management strategies for burn injuries in primary care settings
• Apply effective wound care techniques and select appropriate dressings for various types of burns.
• Manage burn wounds to prevent infection and promote optimal healing outcomes.
• Plan and conduct follow-up care to monitor patient progress and manage potential complications

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