Anatomical review of skin anatomy and an in-depth review of the phases of wound healing, including chronic and acute wounds.

This material provides everything needed to perform a wound assessment, including accurate wound measurement and description of a wound site. Additional information on wound imaging, exudate, testing, and recognizing infection is also provided.

Assessment and documentation of: Venous Insufficiency Ulcers, Arterial Ulcers, Neuropathic/Diabetic Ulcers, Pressure Injuries, Burns, Cellulitis, Atypical Wounds

The role macro and micronutrients in wound healing and the importance of nutrition screening.

A discussion of debridement types: Sharp, Sharp/Non-surgical, Mechanical, Enzymatic, Biological, Autolytic and how to appropriately document.

Information on dressing goals, primary versus secondary dressings, and the advantages and disadvantages of each dressing type. Additional information provided on advanced tissue dressings/cellular tissue products and negative pressure wound therapies.

Whirlpool, Pulsatile Lavage, Ultraviolet Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Electrical Stimulation, Specialty Beds and Support Surfaces

Learning how edema affects wound healing, the impact of lymphedema on the body, and the importance of compression management

Utilization of all material learned in the course through active discussion of challenging patient cases.