The Wound Care Course (WCC) 2024
OVERVIEW
The Wound Care Course (WCC) is organized by International ATMO, Inc. and will be held from Oct 26 - 27, 2024.
Description:
This 2 day program is an interdisciplinary activity addressing appropriate assessment and clinical management of all types of chronic wounds. Academics include: physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound care, in-depth discussion of various wound types, topical wound care, and advanced wound care modalities.
Learning Objective:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should gain knowledge of chronic wound care leading to an improvement in patient care.
Topics:
- Anatomy & Physiology of Wound Healing
- Etiology and Pathophysiology of Wounds
- General Principles of Wound Care
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Vascular Surgery for the Wound Specialist
- Pressure Injuries
- Topical Wound Care
- Offloading
- Surgical Options for the Diabetic Foot
- Advanced Wound Care Modalities
- Commonly Misdiagnosed Wounds
- Case Studies
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Credit Info:
Physicians
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and International ATMO, Inc. The UHMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The UHMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
13 Contact Hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CEP17094.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianPhysical TherapistsHealthcare professionalNursesSPECIALITIES
Wound Care