Release Date: 9/1/24     Expiration Date: 9/1/25

Hardware / Software Requirements

• An internet connection speed of at least 4Mbps and a modern browser
• Modern browsers have a built in PDF reader which would be necessary for you to view your completion certificates.

 Target Audience

This enduring activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers who treat patients with advanced wounds.

 Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

• Enhance the understanding of advanced wound care principles.
• Describe the latest advancements in wound care management, including the pathophysiology of chronic wounds, evidence-based treatment protocols, and the role of specialized resources in optimizing patient outcomes.
• Develop competence in wound assessment and treatment techniques.
• Demonstrate improved competency in conducting comprehensive wound assessments, effectively utilizing debridement techniques, implementing appropriate infection control measures, and managing moisture to promote optimal wound healing.
• Implement consistent wound care protocols.
• Apply established wound care protocols presented in the course from the guidelines of The International Working Group on Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) and the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) in their clinical practice, including routine debridement, appropriate dressing selection, and timely referrals when indicated.
• Evaluate and overcome barriers to effective wound care.
• Identify common barriers to effective wound care management in the practice settings and devise strategies to overcome the obstacles, including advocating for standardized training and increased access to wound care resources.

 Activity Goal

This activity is designed to address the following core and team competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based learning, Professionalism, Employ evidence-based practice, and Interprofessional collaboration.

 Non-Endorsement

The accredited provider verifies that sound education principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering as evidenced by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process.  The accredited provider does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.

Disclosures

The accredited provider adheres to accreditation requirements regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of the planning committee and faculty’s commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. – All employees in control of content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The following participants have No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose: Laura Chevreaux, PT, CLT-LANA, CLWT, WCC; Steven Kravitz, DPM; Andrew Marxen, BAN, RN, CWCN, MBA; Michael Miller DO; Nancy Morgan; David N. Nussbaum, DPM

Activity Completion

The learner is required to view all the lessons that make up this activity in their entirety.  The learner must pass a post activity assessment with a minimum score of 70%.  Multiple attempts are allowed.

Podiatrists

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between CineMed and the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. CineMed is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

CineMed has approved this activity for a maximum of 19 continuing education contact hours.

Physicians

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Gladwell CME and the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. Gladwell CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Gladwell CME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Gladwell CME is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #: CEP17606.  Approved for 19 contact hours. 

Other Healthcare Professionals

All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, consult your professional licensing board.

Support

This activity is being provided independent of industry support.