Tissue Viability - Principles and Practice

About this module

This module enables you to develop skills in assessment and planning, which will address issues related to Tissue Viability within Primary and Secondary Care settings, based on principles of best practice for associated conditions. It also enables you to develop a critical understanding of the contributory factors to tissue breakdown, including chronic disease and immobility.

Strategies will be employed to develop knowledge and understanding of the subject, alongside professional and practical management of individual conditions.

Who is this course for

Nursing and Paramedic.

On completion you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the contributory factors which impact upon one aspect of tissue breakdown/trauma. 
• Critically analyse current policy and practice, in order to identify the necessary skills required to effectively manage tissue viability problems. 
• Formulate recommendations in order to improve care delivery in relation to the aspect of tissue breakdown / trauma identified.

Level 6

LBR applications

• If you are applying for an LBR funded place, please Apply directly to the University.
• Find out more about LBR and whether you are eligible for an LBR Level 6 course

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Self-funded applications

• If you are financing your study yourself, please contact Admissions on 01332 591167 or email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk to secure your place

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Minimum numbers

Please note that this course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run.