Wound Care Course (WCC) - San Antonio (Apr 12 - 13, 2019)

Wound Care Course (WCC) is organized by International ATMO, Inc. and will be held from Apr 12 - 13, 2019 at Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. 

Who Should Attend:
Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other health care professionals who provide chronic wound care. Program Director reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual applicant.

Accreditation:
Physicians: 
The UHMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:
13 Contact Hours.Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Course Description:
This 13-hour program is designed to help physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other health care professionals understand the appropriate assessment and clinical management of all types of chronic wounds.

Course Objective:
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to perform wound assessment, select appropriate wound dressings, and understand the application of advanced therapeutic modalities. Completion of this course does not constitute certification or credentialing.

Topics:
• Anatomy & Physiology of Wound Healing
• General Principles of Wound Care
• Topical Wound Care
• Advanced Wound Care Modalities
• Surgical Options for the Diabetic Foot
• Wound Bed Preparation
• Arterial Ulcers
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers
• Venous Ulcers
•  Commonly Misdiagnosed Wounds
• Case Studies

Skills Laboratories:
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• Wound Dressing Products
• Ankle Brachial Index
• Multi-Layer Compression Wrap
• Sensory Testing

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.