Full Course Description
Skin Assessment and Documentation
Wound assessment and documentation are important components of a patient encounter. The wound assessment guides treatment. Documentation of that assessment informs the patient and treatment team, is a legal record, and help support the coverage for supplies and advanced therapies. A thorough wound assessment is the foundation of wound care, a critical skill for all healthcare professionals.
Program Information
Objectives
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin as they relate to skin function.
- Explain age specific changes in skin and skin function.
- Identify types of skin damage and phases of wound healing.
- List components and findings of wound assessment.
Outline
Anatomy and physiology of the skin as they relate to skin function.
- Review wound healing process
- List and describe types of tissue damage
- Describe where wounds become stalled
Age specific changes in skin and skin function
- Considerations of skin changes and wound/ tissue types
Components and findings of wound assessment
- How to measure a wound
- Tissue types
- Periwound
- Drainage
- Wound edges
- Wound types
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
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07/10/2023
Wound Diagnosis
Making a wound diagnosis is complex…and so important to get correct! In this session, a deep dive into wound thickness, characteristics of wounds, and etiologies of wounds will be presented…making sure you get the diagnosis right and initiate the most appropriate management plan.
Program Information
Objectives
- Differentiate between a partial-thickness wound and a full-thickness wound.
- Review wound healing stages.
- Identify different types of wounds (abrasions, avulsions, excoriation, leg ulcers, incisions, skin tears, lacerations, puncture wounds).
- Compare arterial, venous, diabetic, and neuropathic ulcers.
Outline
Wound Thickness and Diagnosis
- Partial-thickness wound
- Full-thickness wound
Wound healing stages
Characteristics of Types of Wounds
- Abrasions
- Avulsions
- Excoriation
- Leg ulcers
- Incisions
- Skin tears
- Lacerations
- Puncture wounds
Etiology of Wounds
- Arterial
- Venous
- Diabetic
- Neuropathic ulcers
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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08/23/2023
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention and Management
Diabetic foot ulcers are a major source of morbidity and mortality, and the number one cause of non-traumatic amputation. Identifying and treating diabetic foot ulcers properly ensures this growing patient population has the best outcomes possible. Hear the latest information on diabetic foot ulcers and help prevent and manage them.
Program Information
Objectives
- Provide an overview of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) impact including prevalence, associated costs, patient morbidity, and legal implications.
- Identify the causes of DFU.
- Identify patients and conditions at risk of DFU.
- List common, accessible interventions for DFU prevention and treatment in the community.
Outline
Review diabetic foot ulcer and PAD:
- Incidence
- Prevalence
- risk factors
Discuss amputation risk
- prevalence
- disparity
- mortality
- community prevention interventions
Review assessment findings
- location
- neuropathy
- vascular findings
- wound assessment findings
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Pressure Injuries: The Latest Guidelines
Keeping up with the literature on pressure injuries is always a challenge for busy clinicians. In this session, we will cover a range of topics including epidemiology, staging, risk assessment, management, and pressure relief. This information will help clinicians incorporate new data into their clinical practice.
Program Information
Objectives
- Determine the etiology, prevalence, common sites, and risk factors for pressure injuries.
- Differentiate between stages of pressure injuries and moisture-associated skin damage.
- Implement different pressure injury risk assessment tools.
- Discuss pressure injury management approaches.
- Discuss preventative measures and the importance of pressure relief.
Outline
Overview of Pressure Injuries
- Etiology of pressure injuries
- Prevalence
- Risk factors of developing pressure injuries
- Common sites
Risk Assessment and Stages of pressure injuries
- Risk Assessment Tools
- Stages of pressure injuries
- Moisture-associated skin damage
Management Approaches
Preventative measures and the importance of pressure relief
- Air mattresses
- Dressings
- Cushion
Case study
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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07/28/2023
A Comprehensive Approach to Venous Leg Ulcers
The most common causes of lower extremity wounds are venous and arterial insufficiency, both leading to vascular ulcers that are difficult to manage. In this session, we will review the etiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation of both arterial and venous ulcers. A deep dive into diagnostic tests and measures, as well as interventions and treatment options, will be included. You will walk away with the latest advancements and evidence-based treatments to provide the best possible care to your patients.
Program Information
Objectives
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the arterial and venous system.
- Identify risk factors and etiology for vascular ulcers.
- Identify the clinical presentation of arterial and venous ulcers.
- Select appropriate tests and measures to assist in differential diagnosis of vascular insufficiency.
- Discuss different interventions and treatment options to manage leg vascular ulcers.
Outline
Anatomy and physiology
- Arterial system
- Venous system
- Risk factors
- Etiology
Clinical presentation
- Arterial ulcer
- Venous ulcers
Diagnosis and management
- Diagnostic tests and measures
- Interventions and treatment options
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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08/04/2023
Atypical Ulcers: Diagnosis and Management
Atypical ulcers, such as calcinosis cutis, calciphylaxis, pyoderma gangrenosum, vasculitis, skin cancer, fungating tumors, and more are due to alternative etiologies and more challenging to manage than most chronic wounds. This presentation reviews the clinical presentation and treatment of several atypical wounds including red flags in the identification of wounds that may be caused by atypical factors. Completion of the presentation will leave attendees with an understanding of atypical ulcers to maximize positive outcomes for patients.
Program Information
Objectives
- Identify what types of wounds are considered atypical and their prevalence.
- Determine history and presenting signs or symptoms that may signal atypical ulcer etiology.
- Describe commonly encountered atypical diagnosis including inflammatory ulcers and cancerous lesions.
- List special considerations for atypical ulcer plans of care.
Outline
Review atypical ulcers
- Prevalence and incidence
- Definition
Review typical and atypical wound assessment findings
- tissue types
- edges
- types of atypical wounds
Review clinical presentation and treatment of a subset of atypical wounds
- calcinosis cutis
- infectious ulcers
- cancerous lesions
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Ostomy Management and Skin Care
This session provides an overview on the several types of stomas, with a focus on colostomies and ileostomies. It includes an overview of management, complications, and types of appliances.
Program Information
Objectives
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system.
- Identify the types of diversions and stomas.
- Review stoma assessment.
- Describe peristomal complications and describe the interventions.
- Differentiate types of ostomy appliances and provide recommendations based on case studies.
Outline
Digestive system
Surgical Corrections
- Types of diversions
- Types of stomas
- Stoma assessment
- Peristomal complications and describe the interventions
Types of appliances
- Recommendations based on case studies
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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08/04/2023
Advanced Wound Therapies
With so many existing and emerging treatment modalities to expedite wound healing in acute and chronic wounds, it is difficult to keep up with them all. This presentation reviews the mechanism of action, patient selection, and usage of various methods of advanced wound treatment including negative pressure wound therapy, transcutaneous and hyperbaric oxygen, grafts and matrices, autologous treatments, energy therapies. Completion of the presentation will leave attendees with an understanding of adjunctive interventions to use in combination with biofilm based wound bed preparation to maximize positive outcomes for patients.
Program Information
Objectives
- Identify benefits and mechanisms of action of various methods of delivering negative pressure wound therapy.
- Describe cellular tissue product terminology and classifications.
- Breakdown the connection between mechanobiology, biofilm, and energy therapies in chronic wounds.
- Compare patient presentations for consideration of hyperbaric and transcutaneous oxygen therapies.
Outline
Considerations for advanced therapy selection
- Healing process stages
- Wound and periwound tissue assessment
- Wound type
- Insurance considerations
Principles of advanced therapy usage
Mechanism of action and usage of advanced wound therapies
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Transcutaneous and hyperbaric oxygen
- Grafts and matrices
- Autologous treatments
- Energy therapies.
Limitations of advanced wound therapies and research gapsTarget Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
Copyright :
06/19/2023
Wound Hygiene Manual
Wound hygiene is an evidence-based treatment concept that combines wound bed preparation with biofilm based wound management to optimize healing outcomes. In this session, the processes of cleansing, debriding, refashioning wound edges, and finally choosing a dressing for wounds will be covered. A knowledge of safe and effective choices to accomplish each of these steps allows healthcare professionals to maximize wound healing potential.
Program Information
Objectives
- Describe stages of wound healing and how this relates to wound hygiene management strategies.
- Discuss the four simple steps of a wound hygiene protocol.
- Describe the concept of cytotoxicity as it relates to cleansing agents.
- List evidence-based concepts of moist wound healing.
Outline
Stages of wound healing and how this relates to wound hygiene management strategies.
- Hemostasis
- Inflammation
- Proliferative
- Remodeling
Four simple steps of a wound hygiene protocol
- Cleanse
- Debride
- Refashion
- Dress
Concept of cytotoxicity as it relates to cleansing agents
- Define cytotoxicity
- Compare cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic cleansing choices
- Review hypochlorous acid
Evidence-based concepts of moist wound healing
- List benefits of moist wound healing
- Describe 2 complication of topical antibiotic usage
- Review complications from gauze dressing usage
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Biofilm and Wound Infection
Biofilm based wound management is a core concept in the delivery of evidence based care. By understanding the mechanisms of targeting biofilm clinicians will be better equipped to disrupt its contribution to delayed wound healing and infection. Wound infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality as well as a significant contributor to antibiotic resistance making it a tremendous opportunity to reduce harm and improve outcomes for patients.
Program Information
Objectives
- Discuss the impact of bioburden and biofilm on the wound environment.
- Determine culture indications and how to perform a wound culture.
- Describe evidence-based treatment interventions for biofilm and bioburden.
- Define the therapeutic window where antimicrobial dressings can be most effective.
Outline
Review biofilm
- Identification
- Prevalence
- Impact of wound healing
- Treatment
Special considerations
- Probe to bone
- Bacteria in healthy tissue v necrotic tissue
- Culturing wounds
- Fluorescence imaging
Treatment of Infection
- cellulitis
- Review IDSA Skin and Soft tissue Infection Guidelines
- Review IDSA Diabetic foot infection guidelines
- Introduce Chronic Inhibitory Bacterial Load concept
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Wound Dressings: Selecting the Best for Healing
Let’s face it, dressing selection can be overwhelming because of the plethora of products that are in the wound care market space. Practical knowledge of dressing categories, functionality, appropriateness, and reimbursement is key in dressing selection. This session provides clinical guidance for selecting the most suitable wound dressings based on the type of and characteristics of wounds.
Program Information
Objectives
- List the different types of dressings.
- Discuss the uses of each type of dressing.
- Evaluate the appropriate dressing based on the wound assessment.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each dressing type.
Outline
Wound Dressings: Selecting the Best for Healing
- Different types of dressings
- Uses of each type of dressing
- Appropriate dressing based on the wound assessment
Dressing Types
- Advantages of each dressing type
- Disadvantages of each dressing type
Recommendations of wound dressings base on case studies
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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08/11/2023
Wound Debridement
Debridement is a critical step of wound bed preparation to expedite healing and assist in the avoidance of negative outcomes associated with bioburden and biofilm. Clinicians have many options to accomplish debridement including sharp, conservative sharp, mechanical, enzymatic, biologic, chemical, and autolytic debridement. Removing necrotic tissue can not only impact the wound environment, but also quality life. This session reviews the various forms of debridement as well as contraindication and precautions. Clinicians will be aware of key safety measures if performing conservative sharp wound debridement. The course concludes with a case compendium of debridement showcasing the multitudinous debridement options available.
Program Information
Objectives
- Differentiate between debridement options including sharp, conservative sharp, mechanical, enzymatic, biologic, chemical, autolytic.
- Define the how debridement can impact the wound environment and quality of life.
- Discuss contraindications and precautions to debridement.
- Identify key safety measures when performing conservative sharp wound debridement.
Outline
Assessment considerations for debridement
- tissue types,
- conditions
- disease states,
- skin pathophysiology.
Biophysical indications for debridement including
- biofilm,
- bioburden,
- the healing cascade.
Benefits, limitations, and usage of multiple debridement modalities including
- sharp,
- conservative sharp,
- mechanical,
- enzymatic,
- biologic,
- chemical,
- autolytic debridement
Case compendium of debridement accomplished utilizing multiple methods
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
Copyright :
06/19/2023
Nutrition and Wound Healing
Nutrition is a critical factor in wound healing. It can lead to both the development of wounds and delayed wound healing. Wound patients are at increased risk of malnutrition from a variety of sources. This session reviews the specific physiologic use of micro and macro nutrients in addition to nutritional assessment techniques to identify and correct deficiencies in the wound patient.
Program Information
Objectives
- Discuss the prevalence of nutritional insufficiency and its impact on wound healing.
- List nutritional recommendations for wound patients and their limitations.
- Define nutritional considerations for end stage renal disease patient population.
- Describe nutritional laboratory findings and patient indications for surveillance.
Outline
Malnutrition/Assessment
- Malnutrition defined
- Assessment
- Food insecurity
Protein calorie malnutrition
- Definition
- Treatment
- Screening
- Laboratory analysis
Micro nutrient use and supplementation for healing
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
- Ascorbic acid
- Iron
- Folate
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Palliative Wound Care
Palliative wound care utilizes mutual goal setting to maximize quality of life in patients where wound healing may not be the primary goal. Knowledge of pain management, decreased dressing change frequency, and infection prevention methods can facilitate successful outcomes in this specialized cohort of wound patients. Learn about the special considerations of palliative wound care including an increased emphasis on infection prevention, comfort, and pain management. In addition, hear which management strategies are contraindicated in certain palliative wound types to avoid complications.
Program Information
Objectives
- Define palliative wound care and what constitutes a palliative wound.
- List common palliative care wound types.
- Describe core management concepts of palliative wounds.
- Determine interventions to treat common complications seen in palliative wounds.
Outline
Palliative wound care and what constitutes a palliative wound
- When to choose palliative care
- Wound healing v symptom palliation
- How to prioritize symptom relief
Common palliative care wound types and review management considerations
- Wound in patients with cancer
- Fungating tumors
- Cancerous wounds
- Arterial ulcers
- Non-adherence to medical plans of can in medically complex patients
- Overwhelming comorbidities
Core management concepts of palliative wounds
- Infection prevention
- Pain reduction
- Odor and drainage management
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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06/19/2023
Professional Considerations in Wound Management
Wound care has unique professional considerations for all members of the interdisciplinary team. In this session, you will learn how to navigate potential ethical issues, ensure you are providing culturally competent care, and how to avoid legal complications…all within a team environment.
Program Information
Objectives
- Identify ethical concerns encountered in wound management.
- Define and integrate cultural competence into the delivery of wound care.
- Review scope of practice considerations.
- List common legal issues encountered and interventions in prevention.
- Discuss how an interdisciplinary wound care team is necessary for effective wound management.
Outline
Professional concerns in wound care
- Ethical issues
- Cultural competence into the delivery of wound care
- Scope of practice considerations
- Common legal issues encountered and interventions in prevention
Interdisciplinary wound care
- Team approach
- Effective wound management
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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08/23/2023
Wound Care in the Rehabilitation Environment
The path to wound healing is difficult and lengthy, requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Rehabilitation professionals are a vital component of wound care, playing a significant role in implementing modalities, ensuring functional mobility, and assisting with treatments.
Program Information
Objectives
- Discuss the role of rehabilitation professionals in wound management.
- Review bed and wheelchair positioning considerations to prevent and treat chronic wounds.
- Discuss the effectiveness of modalities in wound management.
- Evaluate how exercise and functional mobility impact wound healing.
Outline
Role of rehabilitation professionals in wound management
- Role – how rehab professionals can assist
- Types of treatments
- Positioning – bed and wheelchair
Effectiveness of modalities in wound management.
- Low-light laser therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Diathermy
Impact on Wound Healing
- Exercise
- Functional mobility
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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07/21/2023