Description
In nursing we wear many different hats. There are times we are the nutritionist, the physical therapist, the respiratory therapist, the psychologist, the social worker, and the wound care nurse. Wound care is every nurse’s responsibility. When a wound care nurse is not available the staff nurse will become the wound nurse. Basic knowledge of wound care can be intimidating for nurses. Managing wound care can be challenging especially when patients present with tissue damage that can range from superficial to bone exposure. By applying basic principles such as a skin and wound assessment, this can help the nurse start the process to determine appropriate treatment. The purpose of this presentation is to provide practical guidelines all nurses can use and implement when doing wound care.
Major Content Areas Covered in the Course
Competencies
The WTA Program prepares participants with competencies that they can apply to their
practice immediately upon completion of the program. These competencies are assessed
through the online multiple choice and case scenario exams, as well as hands-on skills return
demonstrations. Course participants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
following areas:
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this educational program, the learner should be able to:
- List the components to be documented from the wound assessment.
- Identify the etiology (cause) of the wound.
- Describe four objectives which help determine dressing selection.
- Recognize interventions appropriate to include in the care of the patient.
Target Audience: RN, Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Professionals who work with WOC patients.
Instructor: Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN
Course ID: IC-005
CE Broker Educational Provider Tracking #: 50-30075
CE Broker Course Tracking #: 20-857033
CE Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Information:
In order to receive contact hours, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must not be absent for more than 10 minutes of the activity.
- Score 70% or higher on the post-test.
- Submit the online course evaluation
- Print out your certificate and/or save it to your computer.
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wocncb.orginForm Care is an approved provider of continuing education by:
- Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
- Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
- Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of Nursing (Provider # 50-30075)
- Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
- Georgia Board of Nursing
- Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Mississippi Board of Nursing
- New Mexico Board of Nursing
- North Dakota Board of Nursing
- South Carolina Board of Nursing
- West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses
inForm Care is a recognized provider of continuing education by:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- Delaware Board of Nursing
- Idaho Board of Nursing
- Iowa Board of Nursing
- Kansas Board of Nursing
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Montana Board of Nursing
- Nebraska Board of Nursing
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing
- North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Ohio Board of Nursing
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Virginia Board of Nursing
- Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Disclosures:
Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.
Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship: There is no commercial support or non-commercial sponsorship for this activity.
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