This course has concluded on July 31, 2019

CE InformationCourse Outline

    Wound Certification Prep Course 2018

    Faculty

    Carolyn Cuttino, BSN, RN, CWCN, CWS

    Certified Wound Care Nurse

    Carolina Wound Care

    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

     

    Greg Patterson, MD, FACS, CWS

    Medical Director

    General and Vascular Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

    Archbold Center for Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Thomasville, Georgia

     

    Lee C. Ruotsi, MD, FACCWS, UHM, CWSP

    Medical Director, Advanced Wound Healing Centers

    Catholic Health System

    Cheektowaga, New York

     

    Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CWS, CEEAA

    Director of Public Policy and Education

    American Medical Technologies

    Irvine, California

     

    Hollie Mangrum, PT, DPT, CWS

    Program Director

    Wound Management Center

    Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

    Jackson, Tennessee

     

    Dot Weir, RN, CWOCN, CWS

    Advanced Wound Healing Centers

    Cheektowaga, New York

    Intended Learners

    Physicians, Podiatrists, Wound Care Surgeons, Physical Therapists and PTAs, Occupational Therapists and OTAs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Masters Prepared Nurses, Registered Nurses, Associate Degree Nurses, Dietitians, and Sales and Marketing Specialists within wound care.

    Learning Objectives

    After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Outline the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes.
    • Describe the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment, cellular components, and their functions
    in wound healing.
    • Identify the anatomy of the skin and other important structures.
    • Assess research and evidence related to wound management.
    • Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests, and measures related to wound assessment and management.
    • Identify the components of wound assessment and documentation.
    • Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management, and treatment of local and systemic infections.
    • Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying defi ciencies that impact wound healing.
    • Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair.
    • Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents.

    Activity Overview

    Activity Overview

    Each course taught by three nationally recognized experts and educators in wound care, the Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive 17-hour seminar providing a comprehensive review of topics related to wound management. The course also includes valuable practice tests and test-taking strategies. To be eligible for documentation of credit for this live  vent, participants must attend the full activity and submit a completed evaluation form. To access the online evaluation,  articipants must first register online at www.naccme.com. Completed evaluations must be received within 30 days of the live event. Participants who complete the evaluation form online at http://www.naccme.com/program/2018-806 will immediately  receive documentation of credit. 

    Please follow the link which corresponds to the Wound Certification Prep Course which you attended: 

    1. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida meeting (March 10-11, 2018)
    2. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Dallas, Texas meeting (April 21-22, 2018)
    3. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Charlotte, North Carolina meeting (April 24-25, 2018)
    4. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Hartford, Connecticut meeting (May 19-20, 2018)
    5. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Alexandria, Virginia meeting (June 2-3, 2018)
    6. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Denver, Colorado meeting (June 23-24, 2018)
    7. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Chicago, Illinois meeting (August 11-12, 2018)
    8. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Detroit, Michigan meeting (September 15-16, 2018)
    9. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Kansas City, Missouri meeting (October 13-14, 2018)
    10. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Las Vegas, Nevada meeting (October 31 & November 1, 2018)
    11. Please  click here  to access the online evaluation for the Jersey City, New Jersey meeting (November 17-18, 2018)
    12. Please click here  to access the online evaluation for the San Antonio, Texas meeting (December 8-9, 2018)

    For questions regarding this educational activity, please call 609-371-1137.

    Accreditation

     
       In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Physicians

    NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Nurses

    This continuing nursing education activity awards 17.0 contact hours.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 17.0 contact hours.

    Podiatrists

    North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. NACCME has approved this activity for a maximum of 17.0 continuing education contact hours.

     

    Dietitians

    North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR-credentialed Practitioners will receive 17 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material. Provider Number: HM001, Level 3

    Physical Therapists

    North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC applied for pre-approved accreditation in the following states:

    California Memorial Medical Center: This activity has been approved by the California Memorial Medical Center for 1.7 CEUs. Approval # MMC2018-001; Expiration: January 29, 2019

    Kentucky Physical Therapy Association: 17 contact hours (category 1) may be granted for course completion. (Approval #: 81-16-1PKPTA). Expiration: November 10, 2018

    New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board Physical Therapy Examiners for 17 continuing education credits for PTs and PTAs. Approval #1801-158. Expiration: January 31, 2020

    Florida Physical Therapy Association: This activity has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The maximum allowable hours for this program are 17.0. Provider #50-4321; Approval Number CE18-599223; Expiration: December 13, 2018.

    Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors

    North Carolina Physical Therapy Association: This activity has been approved by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association for 17 contact hours. Course number: 17-078 NCPTA.

    Approval does not imply NCPTA endorsement of any particular products, services or views of any particular speaker or sponsor.

    Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: This activity has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 17 credit hours. Approval Number PTCE012990; Expiration: December 31, 2018

    Texas Physical Therapy Association: This activity has been approved by the TPTA 17 continuing competence units (CCUs) for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 63857TX; Expiration: December 31, 2018.

    West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy: This activity has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 17 contact hours. Approval Number: NACCME-F18-01.

    Washington DC: This symposium has been pre-approved by the state of Washington DC. Attendees must submit this certificate and any other material into your designated state board in order to receive full approval.

    Planning Committee

    The planning committee comprises Carolyn Cuttino, BSN, RN, CWCN; Daniel Federman, MD; Greg Patterson, MD, FACS, CWS; Lee C. Ruotsi, MD, CWS, UHM; Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CWS, CEEAA; Hollie Mangrum, PT, DPT, CWS; Susie Seaman, NP; Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS; and Stephanie Kunyz, Tiffney Oliver, Randy Robbin, and Susan H. Yarbrough, CHCP, of NACCME.

    Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

    According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial companies related to this activity. All potential conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

    All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

    The faculty has reported the following:

    Ms. Cuttino: Promotional Speakers’ Bureau–Smith & Nephew; Educator– Lohmann & Rauscher

    Dr. Ruotsi: Consultant–Smith & Nephew, Organogenesis; Promotional Speakers’ Bureau–Smith & Nephew, Organogenesis

    Dr. Scarborough: Employee- American Medical Technologies

    Dr. Mangrum: Employee–Healogics, Inc.

    Ms. Weir: Consultant–Medline; Promotional Speakers’ Bureau–Lohmann & Rauscher, Hollister, Mölnlycke, Organogenesis, Smith & Nephew, Acelity; Advisory

    Dr. Patterson, Dr. Federman, Ms. Seaman, Ms. Kunyz, Ms. Oliver, Mr. Robbin, and Ms. Yarbrough have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

    Off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be disclosed prior to the presentation.

    Hardware /Software Requirements

    The evaluation is accessible after the activity via a PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) or Mac (Mac OS 10.x or later) computer with current versions of the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications. Please direct technical questions to webmaster@naccme.com.

    ADA Statement

    North American Center for Continuing Medical Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please call 609-371-1137.

    Cancellation Policy

    Please note that the cutoff date for cancellations is 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received in writing (mailed or emailed) and postmarked by that date. Full registration will be refunded, minus a $100 processing fee, only to cancellations received in writing before that date. Registrations are transferrable at any time.

    Privacy Policy

    NACCME protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. NACCME and our joint sponsors will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual's consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency. 

    NACCME maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

    Copyright © 2018 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to NACCME. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.

    No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity