Wound Care Essentials
Knowledge Today to Improve Practice Tomorrow
“Wound Care Essentials: Knowledge Today to Improve Practice Tomorrow” is a course that covers the entire lifespan of a wound, whether acute or chronic, and will provide learners with information on skin anatomy, why and where wounds are likely to occur, wound types and their etiology, and wound healing. Information will be provided on advanced wound dressings and management, modalities, nutrition, and patient education. Each attendee will leave with a better understanding of the wounds they may encounter and current evidence-based practice to manage them; the course is designed to provide information to the learner and assess their new knowledge through case studies provided.
8:00am to 5:30pm
On-Site Registration starts at 7am.
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- 1 Day Course
- In-Person / On-Site
Start learning & define your future
with our one-day course offered at multiple locations throughout the state of North Carolina.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Nursing Assistants
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Directors of Nursing
- Directors of Rehabilitation
- Directors of Wound Centers
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Industry Representatives
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Nursing Assistants
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Directors of Nursing
- Directors of Rehabilitation
- Directors of Wound Centers
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Industry Representatives
Course Includes:
- Live In-Person Course
- 8 CEUs / CEs
- Peer Networking
- Digital Course Materials
- Printed Course Book Option
Wound Care Essentials
Course Highlights
Accreditation
North Carolina Nurses
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
North Carolina Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
This continuing professional development activity was approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for the following dates: 08/05/2022- 08/05/2024
North Carolina Occupational Therapists
The NC Board of Occupational Therapy allows the OT practitioner to make sure they are completing CEs that meet the requirements set forth in the Rules of the Board.
Doug Yarboro
DPT, MBA, CWS, ICLM
Doug is a graduate of Elon University holding a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Administration from Fayetteville State University.
Doug is a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and also holds an International Certification in Lymphedema Management (ICLM).
Leah Main
DPT, MBA, CWS, CLT-LANA
Leah is a graduate of Campbell University holding a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and a Master’s in Business Administration with a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Management.
Leah is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA) through the Lymphology Association of North America and is a Board Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) through the American Board of Wound Management.
