MASTER THE CUT.
Heal the Wound.
Wound Bed Preparation Training + Hands-On Sharp Debridement
September 24, 2026
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103
SOLD OUT
This event is now sold out. Interested in bringing this training to your team? See below.
Bring Master the Cut to
Your Facility
APWH and WCP will bring this full-day sharp debridement and wound bed preparation training on-site to the facility or location of your choosing. Give your team the same hands-on instruction and CE credit, without the travel.
1-Day Intensive
Wound bed preparation, dressing selection strategies, documentation and reimbursement
Hands-On Debridement Lab
Live instrument practice on conservative sharp debridement technique, with expert-guided competency check-off
Who Should Attend
Physicians, podiatrists, NPs, PAs, RNs, LPNs, PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs
Learning Objectives
Apply the TIMER framework to assess wound bed status and identify barriers to healing.
Demonstrate conservative sharp debridement technique and instrument selection on appropriate candidates, within scope of practice.
Document debridement procedures to support medical necessity and compliant reimbursement.
Topics subject to change.
Agenda
8:00 – 12:00 PM
Wound Bed Preparation (Intensive)
Assessment, infection, moisture, edges, regeneration
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sharp Debridement Masterclass
Technique, documentation, reimbursement, hands-on
Instructors
Nancy Morgan
RN, MBA, CWHS
Wound Care Professionals Founder and Executive Director of APWH
Michael Miller
DO, AWCC, CWHP
Board-certified surgeon with 30+ years in wound care
Natalie Kahle
MSN, FNP-C, DAPWHc
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner and Educator
James H. Rosing MD, FACS
Plastic surgeon and wound care advisor
Course Information
Continuing Education
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #17756) for 6.0 contact hours; accepted by most state boards. A certificate of attendance is provided for all other disciplines.
Completion Criteria
Attend the full program
Complete the hands-on competency check-off
Submit the course evaluation
Cancellation & Refunds
Full refund 30+ days before the course. No refunds within 30 days; registration may be transferred.
Scope of Practice
Scope of practice for conservative sharp debridement varies by state and license type. This course does not expand or confer scope of practice. Attendees are responsible for confirming their state practice act and licensing board permit this skill.
At the heart of APWH lies a passionate commitment to improving patient outcomes, and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by chronic wounds.
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