ENDORSEMENT ACCREDITATION DETAILS
The 'Primary Closure Course' is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and listed in the ACNP Endorsed Events.
The 'Primary Closure Course' modules are individually accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). Accreditation details below:
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 only after completion of each individual module and on successful completion of Modules 1-7.
*Certificate is valid for 2 years
Here are all the course modules that are included in your bundle.
All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure Course
Master primary wound closure techniques for uncomplicated lacerations and enhance your advanced practice skills with effective patient communication strategies.
All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure 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.
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All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure 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.
All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure 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.
All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure 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
All Courses, Pharmacists, Allied health professionals, Primary Closure 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
Face to face workshop for pharmacists covering assessment and management of common acute wounds in community pharmacy, including advanced dressing selection, topical antimicrobials, red flags, referral pathways, and real-world wound clinic workflows.
$350
APC accredited & APNA endorsed: 6 online modules + Face to Face OSCE workshop for allied health managing simple lacerations using assessment frameworks and techniques including tissue glue, simple interrupted sutures, and adhesive closure strips.
$600
Hands-on primary wound closure training for pharmacists & allied health. Learn tissue adhesive technique: closure strips and tissue glue through online modules plus a practical face-to-face workshop with materials in Brisbane on Sunday 13 Sept 2026.
$350
This is the COMPLETE 'Wound Care Course for Pharmacists' with Part 1 (online, self-paced) + Part 2 (online, workshop). Part 2 requires booking in an available date for 6hrs of interactive workshop. Accredited for 20 Group 2 CPD points on completion.
$649
This course is intended for registered pharmacists and relevant allied health professionals. Participants are responsible for ensuring the course is appropriate for their level of training and scope of practice. Health professionals are responsible for their own clinical practice and service delivery according to local policies, jurisdictional regulations, and individual scope of practice. ‘The Wound Educator’ is not liable for application of course content (online and/or workshop).
The course consists of seven (7) modules, including online learning and a face-to-face OSCE workshop. Modules 1-6 (online) must be completed prior to attending Module 7 (OSCE workshop). Participants are expected to engage fully in both the online and practical components. Participants will be provided with all required learning materials and clinical supplies, including suture kits, suture needles, tissue adhesive (glue), and wound closure strips, either prior to and/or on the day of the workshop to support both pre-learning and hands-on training.
A certificate of completion will be issued for each module via The Wound Educator platform. Full certification is awarded upon successful completion of all Modules 1–7 and associated assessment requirements. Certification is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion. Refresher training may be offered at two-year intervals to support the maintenance of clinical competence and continuing professional development (CPD).
Participants are provided with two (2) attempts (as per ACP accreditation requirement) to successfully complete the online modules and the OSCE workshop assessment component. If unsuccessful after two attempts, an additional attempt or alternative assessment format may be offered at the discretion of The Wound Educator, and assessor(s), depending on individual circumstances. Successful completion is required for full certification.
Refunds are not offered once registration is completed. If the Workshop is cancelled or rescheduled by The Wound Educator due to unforeseen circumstances, participants may choose: Refund for the Workshop component OR Transfer to new date (if available)
Health professionals are responsible for ensuring they maintain ongoing competence in primary closure techniques and practise within their individual scope of practice, in accordance with relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements. ‘The Wound Educator’ and partners are not liable for outcomes resulting from the use of the course and/or face to face course.
