Wound Healing Basics
Hours: 1.00
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and dietitians in all settings on how skin heals, how to assess a wound, and the importance of establishing a wound healing goal at the initiation of treatment.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and dietitians in all settings on how skin heals, how to assess a wound, and the importance of establishing a wound healing goal at the initiation of treatment.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin and underlying structures.
Identify the four phases of wound healing.
State at least three examples of intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to normal wound healing.
Explain how to perform a holistic wound assessment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Human Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Epidermis Anatomy and Physiology
Dermis Anatomy and Physiology
Subcutaneous Tissue Anatomy and Physiology
Muscle Anatomy and Physiology
Changes with Aging
Review
Summary
Section 3: Wound Healing
Definitions
Wound Healing Phases
Factors Affecting Wound Healing
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assessment of the Individual with Wounds
Holistic Assessment
Wound Assessment
Etiology
Location
Shape
Staging
Size
Edges
Dead Space
Necrosis
Exudate
Wound Bed
Peri-Wound Skin
Wound Pain
Infection
Establishing the Goal
Serial Assessments
Scenario
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Mary Arnold Long received her BSN from the College of Mount St. Joseph, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, her ET Certificate from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and her DNP from Otterbein University. Dr. Arnold Long has over 35 years of nursing experience and over 25 years as an expert board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in multiple settings. Her contributions to evidence-based practice and literature include colostomy irrigation; body worn absorptive garments; interventions post-catheter removal; assessment, management and coding of moisture-associated skin damage; and classification of device-related pressure injuries/ulcers.
Disclosure: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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