Program Overview

Program Overview

The Fundamentals of Wound Care course provides a comprehensive overview of wound care, focusing on the characteristics and treatment approaches for various types of wounds. These include surgical wounds, burns, arterial and venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure injuries.

Course Details

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Course Fee: $599
• Contact Hours: 6.0 (Rx: 1)
• Format: Live on Campus

Learning Outcomes

Following this course, participants will evidence increased knowledge by demonstrating:

• Thorough wound assessments
• Identification of infection signs and symptoms
• Accurate documentation of wound characteristics
• Safe practice for all aspects of wound management

Course Content

The course covers pressure injury prevention and staging, including the assessment of darkly pigmented skin. Hands-on practice will be provided for:

• Wound cleansing
• Dressing selection
• Deep wound packing

Target Audience

This course is ideal for all nurses/clinicians who are motivated to learn the latest evidence-informed practices in fundamental wound assessment and management.