This 2 day course will be of interest to health professionals who have minimal experience or just beginning to work with people who have sustained a burn injury or are interested in this area of practice.

There will be interactive sessions with burn survivors on the second day and emphasising the collaborative nature of the MDT when working with severely burn injured patients.

Topics covered include:

• pathophysiology of burn injuries
• acute surgical management and reconstructive surgery
• wound management
• scar management
• splinting and exercise
• pain management both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
• psychosocial issues
• nutrition
• voice and swallowing

Cost: nil