Educational Programme by RCN

Advanced Medical Solutions Grp PLC 22 January 2008 For Release 22 January 2008 Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc ('AMS' or 'the Company') Accreditation of Educational Programme by RCN Winsford, UK: Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AIM: AMS), the global medical technology company, today announces that its Educational Programme for minor wound closure has been accredited by the Royal College of Nursing Accreditation Unit (RCN AU). The programme enables UK nursing staff to gain an in-depth knowledge of closing wounds by using tissue adhesives in the emergency room arena for treating small cuts and trauma wounds. The Educational Programme contains both theory and a practical skill session. At the successful completion of the programme, participants are awarded a certificate and gain two study hours towards their continuing professional development. Commenting on this announcement, Dr. Don Evans, Chief Executive of AMS, stated: 'I am pleased to see further recognition of our continued efforts to provide strong educational support to the clinical users of our products in the UK. The accreditation of our wound closure Educational Programme by the RCN follows the introduction of our basic woundcare education package which was made available to general nurses last year. 'AMS offers a full range of support services provided by its clinical nurse team and product trainers to help facilitate good practice and achieve the best clinical outcomes for the patient, nurse and NHS Trust.' -ENDS- For further information, please contact: Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc Don Evans, Chief Executive Officer Mary Tavener, Finance Director Tel: +44 (0) 1606 545508 www.admedsol.com Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 Mark Court, Mary-Jane Johnson Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 20 7426 9000 Shaun Dobson / Xavier de Mol Notes to Editors: Advanced Medical Solutions is a leading company in the development and manufacture of products for the $15 billion global woundcare market. Founded in 1991 and quoted on AIM, Advanced Medical Solutions is focused on the design, development and manufacture of innovative and technologically advanced products for woundcare and other medical applications. In-house natural and synthetic polymer technology is used to provide advanced wound dressings based on the moist healing principle. AMS' resources ensure a unique position as a vertically integrated 'one stop shop' to provide all categories of moist wound healing products. The Company has the capability to move a product from design and development through to production and delivery ready for distribution into customer markets. The acquisition of MedLogic in 2002 has brought AMS products and technology in cyanoacrylate based tissue adhesives that offer benefits over sutures and staples for closing topical wounds sold direct to hospitals or through distributors. AMS's technology and products currently serve the majority of the key global markets and strategic partners. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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