• Discuss the layers of the skin
• List the items to be assessed and documented when evaluating an existing pressure ulcer
• Define the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) staging system for pressure ulcers 

    (Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
    renewal requirements by the ABMCN, 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) and/or
    0.1 CEU (TPTA) ).

2. Etiology and Interventions of Pressure Ulcers
    Objectives:

• Define the key etiologic factors associated withpressure  ulcer
• Discuss specific interventions for each factor
• Discuss contributing factors to pressure ulcer formation 

    (Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
    renewal requirements by the ABMCN, 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) and/or
    0.1 CEU (TPTA) ).

3. Wound Assessment
    Objectives:

• Discuss classification systems and testing methods for pressure ulcers, venous, arterial and diabetic wounds
• List at least five items to be assessed and documented when evaluating an existing wound (acute & chronic)           

    (Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
    renewal requirements by the ABMCN, 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) and/or
    0.1 CEU (TPTA) ).

4. Wound Assessment (International version with EPUAP guidelines)
    Objectives:

• Discuss classification systems and testing methods for pressure ulcers, venous, arterial and diabetic wounds
• List at least five items to be assessed and documented when evaluating an existing wound (acute & chronic)

    “This continuing education activity has been approved by the     
    International Council of Nurses (ICN) for the award of International
    Continuing Education Credits (ICNECs).” The International
    Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of 130 national nurses
    associations representing the millions of nurses worldwide.
    Operated by nurses and leading nursing internationally. ICN works
    to ensure quality nursing care for all and sound health policies
    globally.
    Accreditation approval of any KCI CE Provider Unit program by     
    the ICN does not imply endorsement of commercial products.

Please note *This is an ICN accredited course only, no other accreditation is offered for the completion of this
                   program*

5.  Operating Room Acquired Pressure Ulcers
    Objectives:

• Discuss the etiology of pressure ulcers - pressure, shear, friction, moisture &  heat
• List the positions used in surgical procedures and sites at risk for pressure ulcer development
• Describe interventions to prevent, limit tissue destruction &/or treat operating room acquired pressure ulcers.

    (Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
    renewal requirements by the ABMCN, 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) and/or
    0.1 CEU (TPTA) ).

6.  AHRQ (AHCPR): Treatment of Pressure Ulcers 
    Objectives:

• List four debridement methods
• Discuss the wound cleaning and infection control procedures recommended by the AHRQ treatment guidelines
• List tthe four criteria for choosing a pressure ulcer dressing and discuss advanced/adjunctive therapies.

    (Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
    renewal requirements by the ABMCN, 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) and/or
    0.1 CEU (TPTA) ).

7.  Wound Healing Process 
    Objectives:

• Describe the physiologic events involved in the wound healing process
• Discuss the impact selected factors will have on wound healing
• List new trends in wound healing therapies