Tissue viability: core knowledge for practice (degree level) (HEAD339)

This 20 credit degree-level module will address normal anatomy and physiology of skin and wound healing and compare with pathophysiology in skin and tissue repair. It will explore the systematic assessment of the patient, their skin and any wounds. It will consider the general management principles for skin and wounds and provide opportunities to examine the role that skin and wound management products can play alongside education to improve patient outcomes as part of a robust management strategy.

This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some of our BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways – please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.

For further information on module dates, entry requirements, fees and funding and how to apply please contact the relevant education coordinator for the organisation where you wish to undertake the module, see below contact details.

This module is delivered by:

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Alison Walker a.walker38@nhs.net 

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FHEQ level