Wound Care:

#1 - Anatomy of the Skin/Wound Healing

I. Anatomy of the Skin

a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Subcutaneous Tissue

II. Barriers to Wound Healing

a. Extrinsic Risk Factors
b. Intrinsic Risk Factors

III. Nutritional Intervention

a. Assessment
b. Supplements

VI. Physical Activity

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of wound healing.
2. Identify the barriers to normal wound healing.
   

#2 - Diabetes Foot Ulcers

I. Pathophysiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

a. Etiology
b. Neuropathy
c. Angiopathy
d. Immunopathy

II. Common Diabetic Foot Problems

a. Osteomyelitis
b. Charcots Joint
c. Infection

III. Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment

a. Glycemic Control
b. Treatments

1. Debridement
2. HBO
3. Anodyne
4. Offloading
5. Electrical Stimulation

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the diabetic foot ulcer's - pathophysiology and treatment options.
   

#3 - Venous and Arterial Insufficiency

I. Pathophysiology of Venous Insufficiency

a. Valve incompetence
b. Risk Factors and Patient History
c. Signs and Symptoms / Assessment

II. Treatment of Venous Insufficiency

a. Compression

i. Unna Boot
ii. Multilayer Compression

b. Dressings

i. Alginates
ii. Antimicrobials
iii. Foams
iv. Skin Substitutes
v. Etc.

III. Pathophysiology of Arterial Insufficiency

a. Risk Factors and Patient History
b. Signs and Symptoms / Assessment

IV. Treatment of Arterial Insufficiency

a. Improvement of Arterial Status

i. Systemic Options
ii. Local Options

b. Contraindications / Precautions

i. Debridement
ii. Compression

c. Dressings

i. Hydrogels
ii. Pain Control
iii. Etc.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe venos and arterial insufficiency - pathophysiology and treatment options.
   

#4 - Pressure Ulcers

I. Pathophysiology and Assessment of Pressure Ulcers

a. Risk Factors / Etiology
b. Staging

II. Treatments of Pressure Ulcers

a. Offloading and Support Surfaces
b. Debridement
c. VAC
d. Electrical Stimulation
e. Dressings

i. Alginates
ii. Foams
iii. Antimicrobial
iv. Etc.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe pressure ulcers - pathophysiology and treatment options.
   

#5 - Wound Assessment & Documentation

I. Wound Assessment

a. Holistic Evaluation
b. Wound Evaluation

II. Wound Documentation

a. Initial Evaluation
b. Consecutive Treatments
c. Reimbursement Guidelines

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the assessment and documentation of wounds.

#6 - Wound Treatment and Dressings

I. Wound Treatments

a. Hydrotherapy
b. Electrical Stimulation
c. Compression
d. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
e. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
f. Skin Substitutes

II. Wound Dressings

a. Transparent Films
b. Hydrocolloids
c. Hydrogels
d. Alginates and Hydrofibers
e. Foams
f. Collagen
g. Silver and Antimicrobial
h. Combination
i. Growth Factors
j. Etc.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe common and latest treatment and dressing options in wound healing.
   

Accreditation Information

Academy Medical Systems is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413, for 9 hours and the Florida Board of Nursing #50-19. We are listed on CE Brokers.

Iowa Nurses - The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

Dietitians – Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 9 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) after listening to the presentations and completing the post-tests with 70% accuracy.

Physical Therapists – PTs in the following states will receive 9 contact hours: CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, KS, MI, MA, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY. The Ohio Physical Therapy Association has approved this program for 9 CEUs, approval # 07S0932. The following state boards will recognize other state boards approvals - AL, AK, AZ, MO, OK, OR, WI.

Occupational Therapists – Occupational Therapist will receive 9, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470.  This course is an intermediate education level.

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