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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds. List at least five things that hinder wound healing. Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound. Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound. Discuss the various ways to close an acute wound. Explain the signs and symptoms of an infected wound. Review the principles underlying the care of chronic wounds. Advise a patient by phone whether medical care is needed for an acute...

This interactive course is designed to provide the therapist with an understanding of the wound healing process and evaluation of wounds and wound care.

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Skin and chronic wound problems are common clinical challenges for physicians and trainees who provide care for older patients. Appropriate assessment and wound care management decisions require focused, specific knowledge of the unique characteristics of older patients' skin and predisposition to chronic wounds. However, this topic is not routinely and adequately covered in most residency training cur...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Soft Tissue Injuries, attendees should: 1. Understand current treatment and management of subungual hematomas, nail bed lacerations, and distal amputations. 2. Be aware of current management of clenched fist or "fight bite" injuries. 3. Understand pearls, pitfalls, and risk reduction strategies involving wound...

The program focuses on the education needs of cardiologists, surgeons, and radiologists who treat peripheral vascular diseases. The program is also intended for other health-care providers, including nurses and advanced practice nurses, podiatrists, endocrinologists, primary care providers, wound care specialists, as well as radiology, cardiovascular and vascular laboratory technologists. As in prior years, Vascular Care 2013 also has a special session on the emerging specialty of vascular n...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Common Procedure Coding, attendees should understand: 1. Understand the documentation differences between simple, intermediate and complex wound repair and the reimbursement impact. 2. Know what differentiates simple minor procedures from complex minor procedures and to maximize your reimbursement. 3. ...

Regulatory efforts to monitor pressure ulcer incidences in all healthcare settings and the Medicare payment change for hospital acquired pressure ulcers has focused the national spotlight on pressure ulcer prevention and early identification. But recent consensus by wound care experts confirms that pressure ulcers may be unavoidable under certain circumstances and in defined populations. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the state of the evidence and to highlight the areas where...

After completing this activity, participants should be able to: * Define the physiological and biochemical disorders that cause venous leg ulcers * Explain the science behind compression therapy and compression bandages for venous leg ulcers and the swollen limb * Compare and contrast the various compression bandage modalities for managing venous leg ulcers * Apply contemporary evidence-based treatment strategies for venous leg ulcers based on individual patient needs

This 42-hour program is approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) as an introductory course in hyperbaric medicine. The course is appropriate for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and technicians. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and practical exercises. Participant will see both monoplace and multiplace facilities. It is offered monthly at the Nix Medical Center in downt...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Grade open fractures 2. Make treatment decisions 3. Be familiar with certain principles of wound care 4. Have a better understanding of post-traumatic osteomyelitis

1. Understand the documentation differences between simple, intermediate and complex wound repair and the reimbursement impact. 2. Know what differentiates simple minor procedures from complex minor procedures and to maximize your reimbursement. 3. Know the steps to properly code finger lacerations with nail involvement. 4. Acknowledge the guidelines to properly code debridement, burn care, aspirations, incision/drainage and foreign body removal. 5. Understand the concept of the...

Scott & White’s Annual Internal Medicine Review for the Primary Care Provider is designed to provide the internal medicine and primary care physician, pysician assistant and nurse with information directly applicable to daily patient care. The topics represent some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice and emphasis will be placed on the pertinent practical aspects of patient care and problems encountered in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. OBJECTIVES Upon...

Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the practicing physician to effectively treat many disorders. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making appropriate diagnosis an...

Course Description eMedicalDermatology Review is a monthly CME/CNE/CEU accredited electronic newsletter designed specifically for the Dermatologist and related clinicians, including Nurses and Nurse Practitioners involved in the care of patients with medical dermatological conditions. eMedicalDermatology Review provides monthly updates on the latest research, best practices, issues currently under debate, and concise reviews of relevant journal literature. Course Topics A variety of t...

Although the sports medicine physician treats many things, including concussions, muscle cramps, sprains, and bone fractures, the focus of the Annual ISK Course is on repair of damage done to ligament and joints of the hip and knee. These types of injuries often occur over time due to overuse, causing repeated small fractures and tears that remain unresolved when the patient returns to physical activity. ISK has excelled in developing optimal surgical procedures tailored to the individual p...

European lymphedema and soft tissue mobilization techniques, integrated with traditional treatment techniques, to achieve successful outcomes in the managed care market. Unique to this program is: 1) “Hands-on” opportunities to work directly with patients and hear their stories; 2) Therapists teaching therapists an integrated, practical approach which is applicable to the American reimbursement system; 3) Critical problem-solving related to co-morbidities. One-third of the course is dev...

The purpose of this 7-day course is to provide participants with a core foundation of knowledge essential to the practice of critical care nursing. Following successful completion of this program, nurses will be able to describe key components of critical care nursing practice.

Description According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, quality of care is a cooperative effort that involves patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. Part of providing quality health care involves following standards, guidelines, and evidence-based practices. Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Provide an overview of the "just culture" outlook and physician accountability. 2. Describe curre...

**Objectives:** * Summarize the most recent significant primary care medicine-related studies * Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of primary care, including new drugs, techniques, equipment, trials, studies, books, teaching aids, and other information pertinent to primary care * Evaluate the credibility of published data and recommendations * Describe the pros and cons of new testing procedures

Over nine million US children and adolescents age 17 and under have a special health care need. This is 13% of the population. This course will provide an overview of the importance of the oral health care workforce under the current health care system for the special needs pediatric patient and the techniques necessary to successfully treat special needs pediatric patients.

After completing this course, you will: * Be able to conduct an initial medical screen on all children entering foster care. * Be able to identify the time frames for conducting a comprehensive health assessment and a follow-up assessment on all children in foster care. * Gain a basic understanding of medical consents for children in foster care.

List the common causes of abdominal pain based on age of patient. Describe the evaluation of abdominal pain in the urgent care. Understand the risks and benefits of commonly available tests. Be familiar with the treatments available in most urgent cares. Describe when and how to transfers to a higher level of care.

Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition in humans, but do you know the latest evidence-based medicine on how to best manage these patients? Much has changed since medical school! Many healthcare guidelines and emerging literature are changing the way that individuals with Down syndrome are diagnosed, followed, and managed. Astute physicians can now detect associa...

The Role of the Primary Care Provider in the Care of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer FUF January 20, 2011 a live webinar focused on strengthening the communication process between oncology professionals and Primary Care Providers (PCPs). This module captures the webinar and the topics Included were: • Diagnosis • Treatment & Referrals • Survivorship • Communication & Coordination of Care This hour-long event featured an expert panel of family physicians, a g...

1. Enumerate reasons for a patient centered model of care and plan changes in your practice/facility consistent with patient-centered care. 2. Differentiate between the general preferences of male and female cancer patients and tailor care of individual patients accordingly.

Michael T. Wong, MD, discusses the healthcare reform measures of 2010 and potential impact on HIV treatment. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Interpret new healthcare reforms for application to patients Employ provisions of Ryan White Care Act for patients Identify barriers to care for HIV-infected patients Pharmacists will be better able to provide accurate and appropriate counsel as part of the treatment team Nurses will be better able to provide...

Improve proficiency in approach to and examination of patients presenting with anorectal complaints in the urgent care setting. Evaluate, identify and manage hemorrhoids in the urgent care setting. Differentiate ano-rectal abscess from hidradenitis suppurativa and determine the appropriate timing of referral. Evaluate, identify and manage other common ano-rectal complaints in the urgent care setting. Improve skill in performing certain minor ano-rectal procedures.