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These e-learning modules were developed independently by the Journal of Community Nursing and count towards your revalidation or CPD. We were able to create these modules with the support of our industry partners.
A workshop, by Joy Tickle, exploring a new approach to leg ulcer management.
Presented By: Nia Jones
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
Filmed at JCN Doncaster in 2023
This module covers the prevalence of urinary and faecal incontinence, the impact it can have on quality of life, types…
Appeel® Sterile range is a set of four sterile applications that can be used on both intact and injured skin,…
Joy Tickle introduces the new best practice guidance for venous leg ulcer management and how we put it into practice. Presentation…
Normal wound healing follows a complex series of biological and chemical events that can be divided into four distinct overlapping phases (Hart, 2002). Progress is…
Presentation by Tracey Jane Murphy, as part of the 2018 JCN Roadshow series.
Presentation from JCN 2017 Roadshow. Simon Barrett on how to assess a wound, setting management goals and choosing the appropriate…
Alprep® Pad is suitable for a wide variety of wounds including non-infected wounds, infected wounds or wounds with suspected biofilm.…
Joy Tickle continues on the topic of best practice guidance for venous leg ulcer management, with a focus on compression…
The Conveen® Optima Urisheath, used with a urine bag, provides a discreet, secure and reliable solution to male urinary incontinence.
Debridement is an essential tool in wound bed preparation, allowing the wound to be cleaned and removing any dead tissue,…
Discussion, with Simon Barrett, around the use of debridement as part of the wound assessment process.
Explore all the main features and benefits and find out how to use Debrisoft® Lolly and Debrisoft® Pads.
Emollients help to restore and protect the skin’s barrier function by repelling allergens and irritants while retaining moisture.
Exufiber® is a highly absorbent gelling fibre dressing with unique patented Hydrolock® technology.
A small change can make a big impact for someone like Tom. Watch this short video and see whether you’re…
A workshop, by Simon Barrett, discussing factors to consider when managing wound exudate.
Flaminal® is an enzyme alginogel® for the treatment of slightly, moderately and highly exuding wounds, and wounds at risk of…
To address the issues of hydrophilic coated catheters, Convatec have launched a range of intermittent catheters called GentleCath™ with FeelClean™…
Filmed at JCN Doncaster 2023
Granulox® is an easy to apply topical haemoglobin contact spray, which accelerates wound healing by improving the supply of oxygen.
A guide to the use and application of paste bandages.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease occurring in often otherwise healthy adolescents and adults.
Presented by: Alison Schofield
A workshop, by Beverley McLoughlin, exploring exudate and its role in the wound healing process.
Hydrogel dressings are used on a variety of wound types. They are designed to hold moisture at the wound surface,…
A workshop, by Joy Tickle, exploring ways to innovate your practice in chronic wound management.
Presented By: Naomi Morgan
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
Foam dressings are absorbent dressings that can be used on wounds that produce low to high levels of wound fluid…
Presented by: Leanne Atkin (Vascular nurse consultant, Mid Yorks NHS Trust)
Presented by: Gillian Mould (Clinical Strategy Manager, ConvaTec) & Joy Tickle (Independent Nurse Consultant, Tissue Viability)
Presented by: Leanne Atkin (Vascular nurse consultant, Mid Yorks NHS Trust), Joy Tickle (Tissue Viability Specialist, Shropshire Community NHS Trust)
Presented by: Dr Caroline Dowsett (Nurse Consultant, Tissue Viability) & Jacqui Hughes (Clinical Excellence Manager, Smith+Nephew)
Presented by: Rebecca Elwell (Macmillan Lymphoedema ANP, Team Leader and BLS Trustee)
A workshop, by Jo Handsaker, exploring how to identify and treat stalled wounds, and how NPWT can help kick-start wound…
Kliniderm® superabsorbent is a four-layer superabsorbent dressing held together by a hypoallergenic seal.
The delivery of wound care in the current climate is challenging so effective solutions are more important than ever. It…
KytoCel® harnesses the natural properties of chitosan to uniquely manage moderately to heavily exuding wounds
LBF® Barrier Cream and the Sterile Barrier Film range are designed to deal with factors that can affect skin integrity.
In this module, the final in a three-part series on skin tears, you will learn about initial treatment, assessing the…
Sarah Bradbury explains how to identify and manage moisture associate skin damage including protection, cleansing and product choice. Presentation from JCN…
Slough is defined as devitalised tissue made up mainly of fibrin, white blood cells and debris that collects in the…
Presentation by Martin Tadej, covering how compression works in prevention and management, the benefits of Made to Measure compression hosiery,…
The delivery of wound care in the current climate is challenging so effective solutions are more important than ever. It…
Mepitel® One is a transparent wound contact layer that provides high visibility of the wound bed.
Mextra® Superabsorbent comprises a four-layer construction to deliver optimal exudate management.
Presented by: Simon Barrett
Filmed at JCN Doncaster 2023
Negative pressure wound therapy or NPWT is a wound treatment based on the use of suction to promote wound healing.
A workshop, by Alex Munro, exploring the new NMC revalidation and how the JCN e-portfolio can help you.
Presented by: Deborah Wickens
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
On completion of this module, you will understand: What a stoma is, The importance of skin and how moisture can damage skin, What…
On completion of this module, you will understand:
What periwound maceration is and where it fits in with moisture-associated…
Presented By: Wendy Cole
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
In this module, the first of a three-part series on skin tears, you will learn about the definition of skin…
In this module, the second in a three-part series on skin tears, you will learn about intrinsic and extrinsic risk…
C-Sorb Carbon is a superabsorbent, non-adhesive dressing with an odour absorbing charcoal layer, which is designed to absorb and retain…
Suprasorb® Liquacel Pro is a soft, absorbent primary wound dressing used to manage exudate. When it comes into contact with…
Explore all the main features and benefits and find out how to use ReadyWrap®.
A workshop, by Monica Smith, discussing how to simplify venous leg ulcer management and improve patient quality of life using…
Presented by: Alison Schofield
The session, by Julie Trudigan, explores the wound healing process, how dressings can impact on wound healing and how to…
Maintaining skin integrity and function is crucial to health. Using skin cleansers can help to prevent skin problems.
Filmed at JCN Doncaster 2023
Sorbsan® is a sterile, non-woven, natural calcium alginate wound dressing derived from seaweed. It is high in mannuronic acid and…
Superabsorbent dressings have an extra fluid-handling capacity. They are designed to be used on wounds of varying aetiologies that produce…
Presenter: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Specialist
Broadcast: 11 December 2018
Presented by: Jenny Moore and Olivia Fox
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
Presenter: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Specialist
Broadcast: 25 September 2018
Presenter: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Specialist
Broadcast: 3 October 2018
Jo Handsaker explores the use of negative pressure wound therapy on diabetic feet in the community. Presentation from JCN 2017 Roadshow.
Presentation by Adam Hopkinson, as part of the 2018 JCN Roadshow series.
Presentation by Joy Tickle, as part of the 2018 JCN Roadshow series.
Presenter: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Specialist
Broadcast: 27 November 2018
Presented By: Simon Barrett
Filmed at JCN Cardiff 2024
A wound contact layer is a single layer of non-adherent mesh-like material that is designed to protect fragile tissue on…
Alison Beasley discusses wound bed preparation and identifying the causes for why wounds stop healing. Presentation from JCN 2017 Roadshow.
