Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide a brief overview of the types and stages of wounds, their causes, and possible treatment options.

Contact Hour Designation

This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours.

Overview:

Wound healing is a natural physiological reaction to tissue injury. It is a complex, dynamic process supported by a myriad of cellular events that must be tightly coordinated to efficiently repair damaged tissue. Derangement in wound-linked cellular behaviors, as occurs with diabetes and aging, can lead to healing impairment and the formation of chronic, non-healing wounds. The effective management of wounds is complex, and to maximize outcomes for patients, it is recommended that those involved in their care and treatment have the appropriate knowledge and skills to adequately treat wounds.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Review the stages of wound healing
• Identify symptoms of wound infection
• Relate causes of wounds to the various wound types
• Describe available treatment options for wounds
• Differentiate between the various wound types

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of CheapCEForNurses.com.

Disclosures

The planning committee of Cheap CE For Nurses, Inc and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.