BUNDLE ONE: Foot Care Specialist Essentials & Lower Extremity Wound Prevention & Treatment. This program provides the non-specialist nurse or healthcare provider the educational courses required to become a footcare specialist as outlined by the WOCNCB (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Certification Board). CONTACT HOURS: 30.75 Learner will have access...

BUNDLE TWO: Foot Care Specialist Essentials: FAST-TRACK. This program provides the CORE educational courses required to become a foot care specialist as outlined by the WOCNCB (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Certification Board) for those who are currently a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN, CWON, or CWOCN). CONTACT HOURS: 17.6...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FN525.1: This presentation differentiates between scopes of practice and roles of the foot care specialist in providing foot, nail and skin care of the lower extremity. The impact of how licensing affects practice level is also addressed. In addition, characteristics of Foot Care Specialist clients are presented....

COURSE DESCRIPTION: There is a great need for evidence-based foot care by healthcare professionals that are knowledgeable regarding normal and abnormal foot anatomy and function. This presentation identifies the normal structure and function of the foot and the implications of foot disorders on the care of the foot. INTENDED...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation familiarizes the learner with normal nail anatomy, function of each structure, proper terminology and how alterations in normal nail structure change function and care of the nail. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Multidisciplinary team/specialists, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S) & PLANNING COMMITTEE: Sheila...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation identifies the layers of skin including soft tissue structures and their functions across the lifespan and the implications of age and comorbid conditions effect on skin health and providing evidence-based lower extremity skin care.  INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, multidisciplinary health care...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FN525.5: This presentation provides a framework in identifying the individual “at risk” for developing a foot ulcer and creating a sustainable plan for foot care. The four elements of a ‘Comprehensive Patient Assessment’ is explored in detail: health history, focus lower extremity exam, goal setting, and identification...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation provides a FUN, interactive method in learning standardized dermatological terminology to recognize changes in skin integrity and accurately describe skin lesions to improve accuracy in documentation and communication for the footcare specialist. The participant will be able to review the term, its definition, use in...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation provides a FUN, interactive method in learning standardized terminology related to the structure and function of the foot to improve accuracy in documentation and communication for the footcare specialist. The participant will be able to review the term, its definition, use in a sentence related...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation provides a FUN, interactive method in learning standardized terminology to accurately describe nails and nail pathology to improve accuracy in documentation and communication for the footcare specialist. The participant will be able to review the term, its definition, use in a sentence related to content,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation demonstrates the focus assessment of the foot and nail. In addition, it recognizes unique assessment parameters that identifies the “at risk” foot and other findings that will impact the care of the individual with footcare needs. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, multidisciplinary...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation outlines the assessment skills and focus evaluation of the lower extremity needed by the footcare specialist to provide safe, evidence based footcare. 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,...

PRESENTERS & PLANNING COMMITTEE: WEB WOC® Program Faculty (in alphabetic order): JOANN ERMER-SELTUN, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN SHEILA HOWES-TRAMMEL, MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN DEBRA NETSCH, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD, MS, RN, CWOCN WEB WOC® Program TA’s & Administrative Staff...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation describes common skin disorders and foot structural conditions encountered by the footcare specialist. Complex skin and foot structure pathology are highlighted as well as direction for appropriate referrals. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Multidisciplinary team/specialists, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S) & PLANNING COMMITTEE:...

PRESENTERS & PLANNING COMMITTEE: WEB WOC® Program Faculty (in alphabetic order): JOANN ERMER-SELTUN, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN SHEILA HOWES-TRAMMEL, MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN DEBRA NETSCH, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD, MS, RN, CWOCN WEB WOC® Program TA’s & Administrative Staff...