Tissue Viability Level 6 (6KNIN319)

Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

Course Overview

This module aims to enable practitioners to achieve mastery in knowledge and competence in tissue viability. Competence in tissue viability enables the practitioner to offer greater effectiveness in wound care and potential health gain to patients. The module aims to assist the practitioner to develop a critical approach to their practice and to develop their expertise in therapeutic and educational roles within the field of tissue viability. The module also enables practitioners to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

05 May 2026 - 16 June 2026

Places: Course closed

Delivery mode: Online

Application deadline: 15 March 2026

Places: Course closed

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Course features

This course is available at both Level 6 and Level 7. Please ensure you apply for the appropriate Level (you need to provide evidence of a BSc Hons degree to study at Level 7).

Patient having their chest heard by a doctor and a nurse is standing beside them writing notes.

Entry Requirements

This module is for nurses who aspire to develop their skills in tissue viability. It is relevant to those starting out in the field of tissue viability or nurses who wish to develop their wound care skills.

Assessment

  • 2000 word case study
  • Practice Assessment Document - To complete and pass the Tissue Viability Module Level 6, practitioners will need to arrange and undertake supervised practice with a Tissue Viability Nurse or equivalent in the clinical environment. The students must confirm that they have made contact and agreement with a Tissue Viability Nurse (or equivalent) and that agreement has been obtained by a manager (if applicable) should the practitioner need to be released from their workplace to undertake supervised practice hours. Once successfully enrolled on the Tissue Viability Module students are expected to meet and complete the practice assessor document and email back to the Module Lead. The date to submit the form will be provided at a later time.

Further information

Teaching Schedule

Term 3 - 05/05/2026, 12/05, 26/05, 16/06

Sessions run from 09:00-17:00 online.

Course code:

6KNIN319

Credit level:

6

Credit value:

15

Duration:

5 weeks

Full Price:

£1,820.00

To find out more about this module, please contact Module Lead: jemell.1.geraghty@kcl.ac.uk

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