Course Summary
The Course in Wound Closure (11257NAT) develops the knowledge and skills required for Nurses, GPs and other relevant Healthcare Workers to safely assess the need for, and perform, wound closure in a variety of settings.
As part of this one-day course, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of wound closure, wound care and suturing methods and learn the unique benefits and limitations of each wound closure and suturing technique that must be considered in each individual case.
Students will be provided with our Wound Closure Student Kits on the day, which will be used throughout the practical parts of the workshop.
Key information
Suitable professions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
Enrolled Nurse
General Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Available workshop locations
The Course in Wound Closure (11257NAT) requires you to complete a 1 day face-to-face workshop. Below are the current available workshop dates, the ‘Enrol' button will take you to accessIQ, our online learning and assessment platform. Simply log in using your existing details or create a new account, and then follow the prompts to purchase and enrol.
Please note, enrolments close 7 days before the workshop date, we may not be able to accommodate late enrolments after this point. Please call us for more information. Don’t miss out - Enrol now to secure your spot!
BRISBANE CITY QLD
Royal On The Park Hotel and Suites
08:45 - 16:30
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Units of competency
NAT11257001
NAT11257002
NAT11257003
Endorsed by
Course details
- Registered Nurses
- Enrolled Nurses
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
- General Practitioners
- Others on application.
The workshop day is primarily skills-based with approximately 2hrs of theory intermittently delivered throughout the day, whilst the remainder is practical skills development.
The practical elements will include the demonstration and practice of various suturing techniques, use of tissue glue and staples to close wounds.
Each student is provided with their own set of suturing and wound closure resources for use during the course.
Simulated wound closure is performed using animal skin to simulate human tissue. The trainer is there to guide and help you develop your technique and will be constantly checking your work and assessing your technique during each session.
Morning tea and lunch are provided on the day.
Please inform Student Experience Team if you are unable to work with animal products and an alternative replacement will be available on the day.
At the successful completion of the Course in Wound Closure (11257NAT), students will have the knowledge and skills to determine the best wound closure technique for each situation to achieve durability and simplicity.
Students will develop the ability to close wounds using a variety of methods and materials including sutures, skin staples, tissue adhesive and adhesive strips.
- Online theory and assessment completed via our online learning management system accessIQ
- One-day face-to-face workshop
- In-class activities assessed by a qualified assessor
- A mandatory observed workplace activity.
To achieve competency in this course, students must:
- Competently complete a theory assessment covering essential knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate competency through a series of continuous practical skills assessments throughout the duration of the course, including the demonstration of various wound closure techniques.
At the end of this course you will recieve a Statement of Attainment and a Certificate of Attendance.
For more information on the workplace activities please click here
Develop knowledge and skills exploring a range of wound closure and suture techniques with a face-to-face workshop where students are equipped with a workshop kit. Understand what the optimal wound closure methodology would be based on the simplest procedure with the most durable outcome for patients.
Students enrolled in Benchmarque Group courses should adhere to the following principles:
- Display a commitment to learning and to achieving success
- Be responsible and accountable for their own learning, behaviour and decisions
- Actively participate in all workshop activities and learning experiences
- Attend all scheduled sessions and be punctual at all times
- Complete all online assessments and workplace practice activities
- Work in harmony and respect the rights and opinions of staff and other students
- Treat others as they themselves would like to be treated
- Use acceptable language at all times.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Yes, suturing and wound closure can be added to your scope of practice, as long as certain conditions are met. You must be qualified (have competently completed the Benchmarque Group or similar accredited course) and you must be authorised (a policy or procedure stating the conditions that need to be met for you to perform wound closure in each workplace that you are employed in, as these conditions may differ from city to rural or remote location with regard to autonomy). If these criteria are met, then you can safely perform wound closure.
Yes, it is recommended to complete the Course in Wound Closure first to gain foundational knowledge and skills. Look at our “Wound Closure Bundle” package. The Advanced Wound Closure course is not aimed at beginners.
Yes, you will receive a Statement of Attainment at the end of this course and a Certificate of Attendance.
If your organisation is interested in making a group booking, we would love to hear from you! Click on 'Book a Group' on the right menu panel of the course page or head to our Partnerships page.
