Skin Assessment and Wound Prevention
FACTS:
“Proper wound care involves a team of professionals with various skills and levels of understanding. Rounding out the team, the CNA/ MA/CCHA/LNA/PCT/PCA/EMT/CCP/Paramedic is an important and often forgotten member. Of all healthcare providers, these clinicians spend the greatest amount of their time at the bedside providing hands on care. The first to notice when a “red area” develops, when food intake is low, and when hydration is a problem.”
We understand the value of this very important team member and we promote empowerment of this clinician through continued education in preparation for certification.
The course is provided live onsite and can also be viewed via recorded modules. When provided in this manner, the instructor is required to be present for the entire program to ensure understanding, delivery of all course content, and for questions that students may have.
COURSE CONTENT
This course provides 14 hours of wound related information for CNA/ MA/CCHA/LNA/PCT/PCA/EMT/CCP/and Paramedics that includes, but is not limited to:
- Anatomy and Physiology – Skin, Underlying structures, and Blood Vessels
- Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
- Wound Healing
- Nutrition
- Pressure Ulcer/Injury Definitions
- Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk, Prevention, and Treatment
- Support Surfaces
- Incontinence
- Wound Assessment
- Lower Extremity Ulcers
- Wound Dressings
- Other Wound Types. Skin Conditions and Lesions
- Documentation Facts and Tips
- Regulations, Scope of Practice, and The Clinician’s Role
- Common Terms and Practices – Simplified
- Practice Exam
AGENDA
FIRST DAY - 8 Hours
8:00 - 8:15 - Welcome
8:15 - 9:15 - A & P - Skin, Underlying Structures, and Blood Vessels
9:15 - 10:15 - Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
10:15 - 10:30 - Break
10:30 - 11:30 - Wound Healing
11:30 - 12:30 - Nutrition
12:30 - 1:15 - Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 - Pressure Ulcer/Injury Definitions
2:30 - 3:30 - Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk, Prevention, and Treatment
3:30 - 3:45 - Break
3:45- 4:15- Support Surfaces
4:15 - 4:45 - Incontinence
4:45 - 5:30 - Wound Assessment
5:30 - Class Dismissed
SECOND DAY - 6 Hours
8:00 - 8:15 - Day 1 Review - Questions
8:15 - 9:15 - Lower Extremity Ulcers
9:15 -10:15 - Wound Dressings
10:15 - 10:30 - Break
10:30 - 11:15 - Other Wound Types, Skin Conditions, and Lesions
11:15 - 12:00 - Documentation Facts and Tips
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 - Regulations, Scope of Practice and the Clinician's Role
1:30 - 1:45 - Common Terms and Practices - Simplified
1:45 - 2:00 - Break
2:00 - 3:00 - Practice Exam
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
The NAWCO® offers the “Wound Prevention Certified® (WPC®) Certification Examination” to measure the academic and technical competence of eligible candidates in the area of Wound Prevention Management beyond their basic knowledge. The WPC® credential is performed in accordance with legislation code and practice guidelines as determined by each respective professional state regulatory/licensing board.
If administered on-site, the examination will immediately follow the practice examination or it can be scheduled on the morning of Day 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 10: 00 a.m.
*Certification Examination Information can be found at: https://www.nawccb.org/wound-prevention-certified-certification
COST
The program is currently offered live with a fee of $997.00* per participant. This fee includes course manual and the Wound Prevention Certified, (WPC®) Certification Examination offered by National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. REGISTER NOW®
* Contact us for group rates. (877) 299.6863
**Manuals are included in the fee when the course is offered onsite with live instruction. Click HERE to see manual sample.
