FN527.27 – Foot Care Specialist: Differentiating Types of Lower Extremity Wounds

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This presentation offers healthcare providers interested in the footcare specialty the knowledge and skills on lower extremity wound differentiation of arterial, venous, lymphedema, neuropathic, and pressure injury etiologies. Clinical characteristics and diagnostics as related to each wound type are highlighted so evidence-based management may be implemented.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: 

Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Multidisciplinary team/specialists, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs

PRESENTER(S) &

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, WOCNF; JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN, WOCNF, Michelle Wenzel, MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN; Anne Lalla, BA; Alicia Munk, BA

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY:

Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and quiz questions.

PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:

The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on lower extremity wound differentiation as related to the Foot Care Specialist.

RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP:

Michelle Wenzel divests a relative financial relationship which Hollister Inc. as a speaker. This has been mitigated.

No Relevant Financial Relationship Reported for the other Presenters or Committee Members

OFF LABEL USE:

The presenter and planning committee reported no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

ANCC Accreditation Statement:

WEB WOC® Programs is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS:

·         View the entire presentation

·         Pass quiz at 80%

COURSE ACCESS:

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase

CONTACT HOURS:

1.25

EXPIRATION DATE:

8/3/29