Primary Closure Course for Allied Health
Course bundle for Modules 1-7 (optional F2F workshop)
Primary Closure Course for Allied Health
Online Modules 1–6 are prerequisites for Module 7: OSCE Workshop (face-to-face)
This APC accredited and APNA endorsed course is designed to guide participants through the theory, practical skills, and patient communication strategies required to integrate primary closure of uncomplicated lacerations into advanced clinical practice.
A certificate will be issued upon completion of each module. Certification is awarded after successful completion of all Modules 1–7. Ongoing support available.
PRIMARY CLOSURE COURSE FOR ALLIED HEALTH
ACCREDITATION & ENDORSEMENT DETAILS
The 'Primary Closure Course' is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and listed in the ACNP Endorsed Events.
Each module is individually accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) as per course details.
Accreditation Number: A2510PWC1
This activity has been accredited for 5.5 hrs of Group 1 CPD (or 5.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 5.5 hrs of Group 2 CPD (or 11.0 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Pharmacist Competencies: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5
*Certificate of completion is awarded after completion of each individual module and on successful completion of Modules 1-7.
Materials are supported by our industry partners. All course content is independently developed by The Wound Educator course trainers and free from commercial bias.
Course Bundle includes the following online, self-paced modules (Saving of ~$100)
Flexible enrolment is available by individual module (click corresponding module), with each module carrying its own accreditation.
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 1: Manage minor acute lacerations
CourseMaster primary wound closure techniques for uncomplicated lacerations and enhance your advanced practice skills with effective patient communication strategies.
$65
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 2: Wound Closure Techniques
Course• Describe the principles of primary and secondary wound closure • List indications and contraindications for primary closure techniques • Explain the role of pharmacists/allied health in supporting wound healing and patient education.
$65
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 3: Determine appropriate wound closure technique
Course- Apply clinical decision frameworks to select appropriate wound closure technique - Identify referral triggers and scope limitations in wound closure - Use the ‘Primary wound closure clinical decision flowchart’ to guide practice.
$90
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 4: Local anaesthesia for acute minor wounds
Course- Apply clinical decision frameworks to select appropriate wound closure technique - Identify referral triggers and scope limitations in wound closure - Use the ‘Primary wound closure clinical decision flowchart’ to guide practice.
$60
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 5: Apply simple interrupted suturing
Course- Assess patient and wound suitability for simple interrupted suturing - Outline preparation of suturing equipment aseptically - Explain the procedure for the simple interrupted suturing technique - Outline patient aftercare and follow-up
$150
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Primary Closure Course for Pharmacists + Allied Health MODULE 6: Apply adhesive wound closure methods (tissue glue + closure strips)
Course- List the indications, contraindications, and advantages of closure strips - Outline the correct application technique for adhesive closure strips and aftercare instructions - List the indications, contraindications, and advantages of adhesive t
$70
For Pharmacists + Team and Allied Health Professionals
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