COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on building and sustaining a culture of safety in skin and wound care for individual patients, caregivers, the health care system and others involved in wound care. Efficient utilization of resources that lead to optimal care for the patient and risk reduction with cost containment for the health care system represents the themes of this educational experience.   INTENDED AUDIENCE:    The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this presentation is to increase the knowledge of the direct patient care provider (RNs, LPNs, Medics) regarding legal, ethical and reimbursement issues in skin and wound management. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB WOC® faculty....

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on a culture of safety in skin and wound care for individual patients, caregivers, the health care system and others involved in wound care. Content includes the prevention and treatment of skin and wound care issues.  Evidence-based practice guides focused assessments and management approaches. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on creating a culture of safety in skin and wound care for individual patients, caregivers, the health care system and others involved in wound care.  Especially focusing on the team approach with patient centered goals and focus of care. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of the skin along with impact of age and comorbidities and their impact on routine skin care with skin health and integrity. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB WOC® faculty. PRESENTER(S):...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the types and phases of acute and chronic wound healing which facilitates understanding the anticipated trajectory and when the wound is stalled. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB WOC® faculty. PRESENTER(S): Mary Mahoney, MSN,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the types and phases of acute and chronic wound healing which facilitates understanding the anticipated trajectory and when the wound is stalled. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB WOC® faculty. PRESENTER(S): Mary Mahoney, MSN,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on accurate and validated wound assessment parameters including classification systems which provides identification of wound progression or deterioration.  Validated wound assessment tools and wound classifications are discussed in detail. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis in this offering is an extensive review of types of skin injuries, their prevention and treatment. Skin injuries studied in this course include skin tears, moisture associated skin damage, mechanical skin injuries, surgical site wound infections, pressure injuries and wounds of the lower extremity. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on building and sustaining a culture of safety in skin and wound care for individual patients, caregivers, the health care system and others involved in wound care. Content includes the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on setting a goal for wound care, the principles of wound management, and using the TIME model to highlight interventions for wound bed preparation. Indications, contraindications, and methods of debridement are discussed. Identification of infection, culturing technique, and the use of antimicrobial dressings are highlighted. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on basic topical management of acute and chronic wounds. The guidelines of dressing selection will be presented. The rationale, benefits and disadvantages of each dressing category will be discussed. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be delivered ONLINE with content taught by WEB...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course reinforces concepts from the “Dressing Selection in Wound Care” course. Guidelines for dressing selection will be applied to specific wounds given the identification of depth and level of moisture. The rationale for dressing selection will be provided and product formulary examples discussed. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the identification/assessment of the lower extremities and documentation of findings. A structured approach to evaluating the lower extremity is presented with focus on the differentiation of pathophysiology, risk factors, perfusion, and lower extremity clinical findings. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as a team building experience.  Course materials will be...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the identification/assessment and management of wounds due to arterial insufficiency. Content includes pathophysiology, risk factors, lower extremity clinical findings, and diagnostic testing.  An evidence-based practice guideline provides the basis for management approaches to include skin and wound care, lifestyle modification and appropriate referral. INTENDED AUDIENCE:    INTENDED AUDIENCE:  The non-specialist nurse caregiver (LPN/LVNs, RNs, Advanced Practice) and non-nursing professionals (e.g. PTs, OTs, PAs, Medics) practicing under the direction of the WOC nurse, or other wound specialists including an APRN, or Physician. This course may be taken by teams of health care providers as...