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The incidence of chronic wounds in the United States is approximately five million per year, primarily comprised of older adults. The incidence of wound development increases while the healing process decreases with age. Effective wound management requires appropriate diagnoses and treatment by prepared wound care providers. Comprehension of normal skin structure, injury and the wound healing process is important for implementing interventions that promote optimal wound care. The need for knowledgeable wound care providers has never been greater.
This interactive Certificate Program is a six week, 48 hour continuing education program for nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and physical therapists, and other health care professionals. The focus of the program is on assessment and management of a variety of wounds. Assessment includes identification of wound type and is the basis for planning and implementing effective wound management.
The program consists of six modules. Each module contains reading assignments, an instructor outline, audio visual presentations, interactive learning components, study guide questions, and a comprehensive exam. Learners interact with faculty who are expert in the area of wound management. A certificate of completion will be mailed approximately 30 days following completion of the course assignments, a comprehensive exam and a course evaluation. The course has been reviewed by local and national experts.
This program is designed for English-speaking nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, and other health care providers who have responsibility for assessment and treatment of patients requiring wound management.
Instruction will include the following content:
· Anatomy and physiology of the skin
· Pathology of wounds, wound assessment and principles of wound management
· Wound care measures and adjuvant therapies
· Pathophysiology of a variety of wounds
· Patient education
The purpose of this continuing education program is to offer nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in managing patients requiring wound care. At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
2. Discuss wound pathology, assessment and the wound healing process.
3. Discuss the principles of management for a variety of wounds and appropriate measures of care for each.
4. Formulate effective education for patients requiring wound management.
This 6 week course is offered two times a year.
Offering dates for 2008: April 14 (registration ends 04/07/08) and September 15 (registration ends 09/08/08).
For more schedule information call 1-877-USI-HLTH (1-877-874-4584) or 812-461-5217.
Space is limited so please enroll early.
$500
Fee includes Online instruction, handouts, and a comprehensive exam.
The textbook is not included in the cost of the program.
A $25 administrative fee will be charged for cancellation up to two weeks before
the start date.
From two weeks before the class through the day before the start date, a $75
fee will be charged for cancellation.
On the start date of the class there will be no refund.
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A combination of delivery methods are used to facilitate learner and faculty communication including:
Provides on-line instructor-prepared materials and course assignments. Internet resources are used as an integral part of the instruction.
Allows learners to interact with faculty and other course participants.
Allows learners to freely interact on an individual or group level with other learners and faculty.
The primary mode of communication will be through Blackboard, the learning management system utilized by the University. You will however, be required to provide a personal e-mail address. We recommend that you do not use your work e-mail address for taking this course. Many businesses, especially government agencies, utilize security firewalls. Communication from the instructor, the University, or other students may not be possible and important announcements and other communication will be missed. We also do not recommend you use AOL, for similar reasons. AOL accounts include spam prevention-type filters and our communication with you may be filtered-out.
We recommend you obtain a separate e-mail account for your course work. Yahoo.com and MSN.com offer free e-mail accounts.
Faculty will be available by telephone to assist learners.
Participants will need a computer with Internet access. They will also need an e-mail account. For optimum performance it is recommended that at a minimum the computer be a 486 50 Mhz or higher with 16MB of RAM hard disk space, Super VGA monitor and card with a minimum of 2MB of RAM; and a modem speed of 28,800 or higher.
The textbook for the course is: Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual for Health Professionals (3rd edition, copyright 2007) by Carrie Sussman. ISBN 10-(0-7817-7444-6)
We suggest you order your textbook as soon as possible in order to receive it by the start of the course. Your registration confirmation e-mail will give details regarding textbook purchase. The cost of the textbook is not included in the cost of the program.
Dr. Brandt Dodson DPM
M. Nance Fiester, MSEd, RN
Peggy Hollis RN, MSN, CNS-BC, CWOCN
Victoria Pigott MSN, RN
The program has six modules. Each module includes reading assignments, study questions, case studies, and test questions. Learners interact with practitioners and faculty who are expert in the area of wound management. A comprehensive examination will be administered at the end of the six-week program.
The convenience of on-line instruction allows the participant to "attend" class at any hour or day of the week during the 6 week period. Participants will learn from experts in the area of wound management and have the opportunity to network with other course participants from across the country. Online instruction provides an opportunity for personal interaction with course faculty while providing the comfort of learning in your own home or office.
A Continuing Education Certificate will be awarded following successful completion of study guide questions, an online comprehensive examination, and submission of a course evaluation. Certificates will be mailed approximately 30 days after the completion of the course.
Nurses will receive 48 hours.
The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions, Evansville, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Indiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
California nurses will receive 48 hours.
The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.