Course Description
In this course, learners are introduced to a global tool for wound staging and classification.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the steps of a wound assessment
- Identify wound assessment characteristics
- Explain the rationale for assessing different wound characteristics
Course Author
This course was developed as part of Medline’s Global Health Initiative and is an extension of an education collaboration in Argentina between local nurses in Salta, Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), and the Corporate Social Responsibility team at Medline.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for nurses and nursing assistants.
Continue Learning
This course is part of a four-course series on wound care. Click the links below to continue through the series.