Upcoming events

Wounds are considered Australia’s hidden epidemic, with over 450,000 Australians living with chronic wounds each year.

As the first point of contact for many patients with wounds, it’s important that General Practitioners (GPs) feel confident in managing treatment, whether they’re alone or part of a wider care team. 

Our two part Silver Learnings education series is designed to expand your existing knowledge with essential techniques and strategies to manage a variety of chronic wounds. 

Advance your Wound Management Knowledge

Led by internationally renowned wound care researcher Professor Keryln Carville RN, PhD, STN, our education series provides 3 CPD hours and includes:

• A practical in person workshop to cover key skills on wound assessment and initiating treatment.
• A follow up webinar on specific lower leg assessment and management.
• A copy of the Wound Care Manual 8th Edition (normally priced at $60 RRP) written by Professor Carville, as the ultimate guide to best practice wound care.

Professor Carville will lead the workshops with support from Silverchain Senior Research Fellow Dr Sharon Boxall, and GP Liaisons Dr Leena Patel and Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor. 

Session details

Advance your Wound Management Knowledge is designed for GPs and Practice Nurses working in the community/primary care in Western Australia and Queensland. 

Cost: $80 for the two part education series including a copy of the Wound Care Manual. 

See below for specific dates and the registration links. 

Western Australia

• 23 July: In person workshop at the Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
• 5 August: Webinar session, 6.30pm to 8.00pm AWST.
• Registrations close 16 July: Click here to register.

Queensland

• 31 July: In person workshop at the Venue 114, Bokarina, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
• 6 August: Webinar session, 6.30 to 8.00pm AEST.
• Registrations close 24 July: Click here to register.

Learning outcomes

1. To be able to utilise a framework for assessment of wounds.
2. To identify signs of biofilm/infection.
3. To be able to initiate appropriate wound care management based on patient, wound and environmental factors.
4. To describe the features of different types of lower limb ulcers.
5. To initiate appropriate treatment based on the type of ulcer.
6. To identify when further assessments/investigations may be required.
7. To demonstrate point of care assessments that can be performed in a primary care setting to aid diagnosis and management.

If you have any questions about this event or other education sessions, contact our team at ReferrerEngagement@silverchain.org.au. You can also learn more about Keryln’s achievements in wound care innovation by clicking here.