DINNER AND WORKSHOP

Practical Wound Management in Primary Care
Interactive Case-Based Learning for Effective Wound Assessment and Treatment

Registration from 5:45 pm for a 6:00 pm start

gpex and WQPHN are pleased to present Practical Wound Management in Primary Care, an interactive workshop for GPs, nurses and other primary healthcare professionals. Through real-world case studies and practical discussion, participants will strengthen their confidence in assessing and managing acute and chronic wounds commonly encountered in primary care.

The workshop explores the TIME framework for wound assessment, factors that influence wound healing, dressing selection principles, infection management, and when referral or escalation of care is required. With a focus on practical, evidence-based care, participants will leave with skills and strategies that can be applied immediately in general practice, community nursing and other primary healthcare settings, including rural and regional communities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Classify common wound types encountered in primary care
Perform a structured wound assessment using the TIME framework.
Apply evidence-based wound management principles
Select appropriate dressings based on wound characteristics.
Recognise when referral or escalation of wound management is required.

Presenter: Kim Allen

BNurs (QUT), PGCert Wound Management (Monash), Certified Lymphoedema Practitioner (Macquarie University), Certified Hyperbaric Nurse
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Wound Management Consultant

Kim Allen is a Clinical Nurse Consultant and wound management expert with over 10 years' experience across acute, community and aged care settings. Currently practicing in Hyperbaric Medicine at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Kim has established and worked in specialist wound clinics across Brisbane and provides consultancy services in wound management. With advanced qualifications in wound management, lymphoedema and hyperbaric nursing, she is passionate about practical, evidence-based education that helps clinicians confidently manage complex and chronic wounds and improve patient outcomes.

CPD

CPD Approved

RACGP Activity ID: 1701798 Total CPD: 3 hours (2.0 EA, 1.0 RP)

ACCRM ID:43177 Total CPD: 3 hours (2.0 EA, 1.0 RP)

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