GMC Outcomes for graduates (Tomorrow’s Doctors) July 2015 26. Wound care and basic wound dressing Providing basic care of surgical or traumatic wounds and applying dressings appropriately.

NMC Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses, 17 May 2018, p.34 4.1 observe, assess and optimise skin and hygiene status and determine the need for support and intervention 4.2 use contemporary approaches to the assessment of skin integrity and use appropriate products to prevent or manage skin breakdown 4.4 identify and manage skin irritations and rashes 4.6 use aseptic techniques when undertaking wound care including dressings, pressure bandaging, suture removal,and vacuum closures 4.7 use aseptic techniques when managing wound and drainage processes

Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Physician Assistant 2012, p 23 2.6.3 The Physician Assistant should be familiar with the following patient presentations and should be able to manage and diagnose: Skin changes: colour, ulceration, pruritis, rashes

Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training, 2013 p.105: Recognise life threatening skin rashes presenting with ulcers, commence treatment and involve senior; Recognise the importance of prevention of pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers