Helpful Resources for Wound Care Industry Professionals
ABWM Foundation has developed educational videos for individuals studying for upcoming exams or fulfilling requirements for annual certification renewal. Each module runs about 45 minutes and concludes with a series of multiple-choice questions that need to be completed for continuing education credit to be given. Each module counts for 1 hour of continuing education.
As part of the Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM) campaign, ABWM Foundation is offering a FREE Zoom Lecture on “insensate foot”. The participants can earn 1-hour CEU credit for their ABWM renewals.
Lecturers are:
• Dr. Joseph McCulloch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, CWS®, ABWM Foundation Chair
• Dr. Desmond Bell, DPM, CWS®, “Save a Leg, Save a Life” Foundation Founder and President
Participants will:
• comprehend the relationship of structural and biomechanical factors that lead to diabetic foot ulcer formation
• recognize various surgical intervention strategies utilized to address diabetic foot ulcers and their recurrence
This educational module is designed for all wound care practitioners and provides an overview of the presently accepted cause of venous ulceration, with a brief historical overview of past theories. The principles of proper venous ulcer management are then discussed including the role of compression in healing and lifetime maintenance of the condition.
Total CE Credit: 1 hour (including the Post-Test)
Price: $29.95
At the end of this presentation the learner will be able to:
-Describe the function of wound dressings by category
-Identify the impact of additives and specialty design in wound dressings
-Discuss the key components to successful wound management
Total CE Credit: 1 hour (including the Post-Test)
Price: $29.95
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Instructions
Requirements for successful completion of this continuing education activity include:
Disclaimer:
The information presented is solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as specific instructions for the diagnosis or treatment of patients. Utilization of any information derived from this program, in patient care, remains strictly the professional responsibility of the healthcare provider.
These courses have not been reviewed by the ABWM Foundation, however, they may help to fulfill the mandatory continuing education requirement for ABWM Certificants.
To have an online continuing education resource added to this list, please email info@abwmfoundation.org.