The Basics of Wound Healing

Oncological Emergencies: Recognize and Respond is organized by Nursing CE Central.

Course Created on: July 09, 2021
Course Expires on: July 09, 2024

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

Course Overview:
In the world of nursing, wounds have become a common area of need for understanding. Wounds can be fairly simple to care for or very complex in nature. This presentation will provide information on types of wounds encountered in nursing practice; wound healing and how this occurs; what can impair the healing process and how to improve wound healing by addressing these factors; and steps in the management of the various types of wounds, including choosing the right dressing. A case study will be used to aid in understanding wounds and their management. 

Course Outline:
• Introduction
• Case Study 
• Wound Type
• Surgical Wounds
• Arterial Ulcers
• Venous Ulcers
• Neuropathic Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers 
• Case Study (cont.) 
• Normal Wound Healing Phases 
• Impaired Wound Healing  
• Wound Assessment
• History and Physical
• Wound Examination
• Describing a Wound 
• Wound Management  
• Surgical Management  
• Summary  
• References 

Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
• Describe the wound healing process.  
• State the factors that impair wound healing and methods used to improve wound healing in challenging circumstances. 
• Discuss the different types of wounds and the specific treatments used with each wound type. 
• Describe the different methods used in the management of wounds and the documentation process for wound management.