Learning Objectives

- Identify 2 layers of skin. 

- Describe 5 functions of the skin. 

- State (4) functions of the lymphatic system.

Learning Objectives

- Identify 4 components of skin assessment.​

- List 4 factors that contribute to skin breakdown and wounds.​

- Compare 2 characteristics of erythema for light skin tone versus dark skin tone. 

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- List the 3 types of moisturizers.​Identify which moisturizer formulation is best for very dry skin.​

- State the 2 most common ingredients in a protective skin barrier.

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- Identify 3 clinical signs and symptoms common to each type of Moisture-Associated Skin Damage.

- ​Name 5 risk factors for medical adhesive-related skin injury.

- ​List 3 considerations for the correct removal of adhesive tape.

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- Identify 3 types of secondary lesions.

- ​Describe 2 characteristics of hemosiderin staining. ​

- List 4 types of moisture-associated skin damage.​

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- List 2 bony prominences common for pressure injuries. ​

- Name 3 different methods to obtain wound measurements.

- ​State the purpose of wound size and depth measurements.

Part 2

- State type of wound if epidermis and dermis are damaged.

- ​Identify 3 types of tissue, viable and non-viable commonly found in a full thickness wounds.​

- List the 3 P’s that help identify a partial thickness wound.  

Part 3

- Describe 3 characteristics of wound edges.​

- Identify 3 signs and symptoms of localized wound infection.

- ​List 2 common types of drainage found in wounds.

Learning Objectives

- List the 3 P’s, descriptive words for partial thickness wounds.

- ​Identify the 4 phases of wound healing.​

- State the type of wound closure that includes 2 methods to close the wound.

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- Name 3 types of nutritional support for undernutrition.​

- List 4 factors that may contribute to overnutrition.​

- State 3 risks for dehydration in hospitalized patients.

Part 2

- Name 3 types of assessments included in a comprehensive nutritional assessment.​

- List 3 of the 6 physical criteria used for the diagnosis of malnutrition.​

- List 3 laboratory markers relevant to nutrition and wound healing.

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- State the terms that each letter of TIMERS represents.

- ​Identify 3 wound care technologies that can assist with repairing and regenerating your patient’s wounds.​

- List 3 physical barriers that may inhibit wound healing.

Part 2

- List the 5 debridement methods associated with BEAMS.​

- Name the slowest selective debridement method and one of the fastest non-selective options. ​

- State 3 debridement methods that can be performed at the bedside (within the scope of practice).

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- List 3 types of microorganisms commonly found in wounds.

- ​Explain 1 specific difference in aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

- ​Describe 3  factors contributing to formation of biofilm. 

Part 2

- Learn 3 specific signs and symptoms of NERDS and STONES to assist in determining localized or spreading wound infections.

- ​List 3 characteristics of a bacterial-infected wound.​

- Identify 2 types of fungi skin infections. 

Part 3

- List 3 diagnostic testing methods for confirmation of a wound infection.​

- Identify 3 categories of infection prevention and control precautions.

- ​Describe the purpose of antimicrobial therapy.

- Describe 3 types of skin tears due to mechanical trauma.

- ​Identify 3 topical treatments for skin tears.

- ​List 2 protection and prevention interventions for skin tears. 

Learning Objectives

- List 3 factors that can affect the normal healing of acute wounds.

- ​Name 3 potential medical interventions for traumatic wounds that do not require specialist care.

- ​Identify 4 criteria for referring a patient to a specialized burn unit.

Learning Objectives

- Identify 6 stages of pressure injuries based on wound presentation per NPIAP definitions and staging guidelines.​

- List 3 common medical devices that increase the risk of MDRPI.

- ​Describe stable and unstable pressure injuries with 2 interventions for each.  

Learning Objectives

- Identify 3 reasons why reducing tissue loads can be beneficial.​

- Explain how immersion, envelopment, entrapment, and "Bottoming out" impact tissue offloading.​

- State the "Gold Standard" and another device for offloading a plantar diabetic foot ulcer. 

Learning Objectives

- List 3 types of diabetic foot ulcers. ​Identify a foot structure deformity that can occur with diabetic neuropathy.​

- Describe 3 factors that increase the risk for diabetic foot ulcers.

Learning Objectives

- Name 4 potential causes of peripheral neuropathy.

- ​List 2 symptoms for each of sensory, motor autonomic peripheral neuropathy.​

- Identify three broad categories of interventions for the management of neuropathic ulcers.

Learning Objectives

- Name 4 clinical signs and symptoms of venous disease of the lower extremities. ​

- Describe 3 characteristics of venous leg ulcers.

- ​List 3 interventions for the management of venous disease of the lower extremities.

Learning Objectives

- Describe 3 factors to consider when providing wound care treatments for patients with lymphedema, phlebolymphedema, filariasis, or lipolymphedema. ​

• - List 3 types of lymphatic system disorders and two clinical signs for each.​

• - State the purpose of Phase 1 (Active) and Phase 2 (Maintenance) of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT).

Learning Objectives

- Name 3 major risk factors for arterial disease of the lower extremities.​

- List 4 typical characteristics of arterial lower extremity ulcers.​

- State 3 lifestyle interventions for managing arterial disease of the lower extremities.

Learning Objectives

- List 2 common mucous membrane sites prone to MMPI.

- ​State 2 interventions to protect skin and prevent MDRPI.

- ​Describe 1 indication a wound may be unavoidable according to NPIAP, WOCN®, and CMS.gov

Learning Objectives

- Identify the categories in which atypical wounds may be classified.

- ​Review situations where non-healing wounds warrant greater investigation of causative factors.​

- Determine which atypical wounds may require urgent or emergent care.​

- State 3 ways a wound provider can use to differentiate atypical causes of wounds and their inability to progress towards healing.

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- Name 2 dressings that provide moist wound healing for a dry wound.​

- List 3 important considerations to prevent wound complications.​

- State 2 dressings that promote autolytic debridement.

Part 2

- List 3 dressings that are appropriate for moderate to heavy exudate.​

- State 2 differences between alginate and hydrofiber dressings.

- ​Identify 2 types of gauze dressing applications that are considered substandard care.

Learning Objectives

- Recall the 3 wound assessments that drive wound dressing selection.​

- State 3 functional abilities of topical wound dressings.

- ​List 3 important factors to consider when developing a versatile product formulary for your practice.

Learning Objectives

Part 1

- List 3 topical products effective for broad-spectrum bacteria, fungi, and viruses.​Name one complication from overuse of topical corticosteroids.​

- Identify one benefit of copper dressings.

Part 2

- List 3 antimicrobials that inhibit or destroy microbes directly in the wound bed. ​

- State an antimicrobial shown to be effective against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

- ​Identify the antimicrobial available as a wound cleanser and wound dressing. ​

Part 3

- Name an antiseptic cleansing agent that typically does not cause skin irritations or affect healthy tissue.

- ​Identify the product most commonly used as a first-line defense against acute inflammatory skin conditions and the product most often recommended as an alternative option once symptoms have resolved.​

- List 3 commonly reported side effects of topical antibiotics.

Learning Objectives

- Describe 3 ways wounds can be closed, surgical or non-surgical.​Differentiate between an autograft, allograft, and xenograft.

- ​Classify a skin substitute according to the AHRQ 2020 technology assessment by cellularity, layers replaced, origin, and permanence. ​

- Describe the extracellular matrix and how collagen functions in a wound.​

Learning Objectives

- Describe a scenario where NPWT would be beneficial, including specific types of NPWT and dressings techniques that may be needed.

- ​Explain 2 alternatives for debridement other than whirlpool or PLWS and why they may be more advantageous.​

- What wound assessment findings would you identify to justify adding E-Stim, traditional ultrasound, or hyperbaric therapy to your standards of care?