OVERVIEW

Differentiating Arterial vs. Venous Ulcers is organized by Nursing CE Central.

Course Created on: June 25, 2021
Course Expires on: June 25, 2024

Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Overview:
This learning module will discuss the three most common types of leg/foot ulcers: venous stasis ulcers, neurotrophic (diabetic), and arterial (ischemic ulcers). Additionally, we will cover the main differences between arterial vs. venous ulcers, as this can become quite confusing at times. Following, we will review the circulatory system’s pathophysiology, ensuring an understanding of blood flow and the vital role arteries and veins have on circulation. Lastly, we will discuss the presentations of each type, the common causes, risk factors, generalized treatments, and patient education.

Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
• Identify one assessment which would be different between a venous, arterial and neurotrophic ulcer. ? 
• Explain the reason for the pain associated with arterial ulcers. 
• Identify the most common etiology associated with neurotrophic ulcers. 
• Name two diagnostic tests used for further evaluation of ulcers.

Course Outline:
• Introduction 
• Circulatory Pathophysiology Review 
• Venous Stasis Ulcers
• Arterial (Ischemic) Ulcers 
• Neurotrophic (Diabetic) Ulcers 
• Diagnostic Tests for Ulcers 
• Non-Diagnostics for Ulcers 
• Conclusion 
• References 

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingAdvanced Practice Nurse

SPECIALITIES

Dermatology NurseVascular DiseaseNurse Practitioners

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Suppose you cancel the course booking within 14 calendar days of receiving your order confirmation and before the start of the course. In that case, you are entitled to a refund of the price paid after deducting the online transaction charges.

For the avoidance of doubt, the cancellation period will expire 14 days after the date of the Order Confirmation.

If you start to use our services during the cancellation period (i.e., if the course commences during the 14-day cancellation period) and/or if you access the course materials via our online course spaces (i.e., via our virtual learning environment), no refund will be payable.

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