Atlanta, GA NOVEMBER The Most Advanced, Comprehensive Review of Wound Management

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1 The Most Advanced, Comprehensive Review of Wound Management Atlanta, GA NOVEMBER Earn Up to 17 CME/CE Credits For as Low as $750* The Wound Certification Prep Course not only prepared me for the CWSP exam, but more importantly, it served as a good review of wound care knowledge and helped me retool my clinical approach. Carl Van Gils, DPM, MS, CWS, Medical Director Dixie Regional Medical Center Wound Clinic * S UPER SAVER RATE ($750) 9/19 EARLY BIRD ($800) 10/31 moc. RECOMMENDED REVIEW COURSE BY THE American Board of Wound Management Foundation

2 THE WOUND CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE IS AN IN-DEPTH, TWO-DAY PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CLINICIANS INTERESTED IN: Preparing for your wound certification board examinations (Certified Wound Specialist Physician [CWSP ], Certified Wound Specialist [CWS ] or Certified Wound Care Associate [CWCA ]) Making a major career move Gaining a better understanding of wound care Earning up to 17 CME/CE credits Enhancing your professional standing and employment potential Becoming eligible for promotions and salary increases In 2014, the Wound Certification Prep Course will be bringing the highest standards in wound care education to Atlanta, GA at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this activity, participants should be able to: Outline the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound-healing outcomes. Describe the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment, cellular components and their functions in wound healing. Identify the anatomy of the skin and other important structures. Assess research and evidence related to wound management. Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests and measures related to wound assessment and management. Identify the components of wound assessment and documentation. Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management and treatment of local and systemic infections. Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying deficiencies that impact wound healing. Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair. Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical expertise. 2

3 The Most Advanced, Comprehensive Review of Wound Management FACULTY CAROLYN CUTTINO, BSN, RN, CWCN Certified Wound Care Nurse Carolina Wound Care Mount Pleasant, South Carolina GREG PATTERSON, MD, FACS, CWS Medical Director General and Vascular Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Archbold Center for Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine Thomasville, Georgia LEE C. RUOTSI, MD, CWS, UHM Medical Director, Advanced Wound Healing Centers Catholic Health System Cheektowaga, New York PAMELA SCARBOROUGH, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CWS, CEEAA Director of Public Policy and Education American Medical Technologies Irvine, California DOT WEIR, RN, CWON, CWS Osceola Regional Medical Center Kissimmee, Florida REGISTER NOW! ext

4 AGENDA DAY ONE 7:30 A.M. INTRODUCTIONS 7:45 A.M. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SKIN & SOFT TISSUES Review the anatomy, structure, and function of the skin and underlying tissues Explain the function of the skin and soft tissues, and the normal changes with aging 8:30 A.M. PHASES OF WOUND HEALING AND THE ASSOCIATED CELLS Describe the key cellular structures and mediators related to wound healing and the differences in the chronic nonhealing wound Review the phases of wound healing and key components in each phase 9:15 A.M. VASCULAR WOUNDS Arterial Disease and Ulcerations a. Review the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of peripheral arterial disease and conditions associated with the disease b. Review the diagnosis of arterial disease, criteria for referral to vascular surgery and interventions (endovascular and surgical) Advanced Venous Insufficiency & Ulcers a. Describe specific interventions for chronic venous insufficiency and ulcerations b. Implement initial evaluation and patient-centered management strategies for patients with chronic venous insufficiency 10:00 A.M. BREAK 10:15 A.M. LYMPHEDEMA Associate the anatomy of the vascular system to the pathophysiology of lymphedema Identify long-term management options for patients with lymphedema 10:45 A.M. IMPACT OF DIABETES MELLITUS ON WOUND HEALING Recognize underlying mechanisms of the effects of diabetes on wound healing and comprehensive assessment and physical examination Identify foot conditions related to diabetes and their diagnosis and management 11:30 A.M. ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF BURNS Review burn types based on the mechanism of injury Determine the best course of treatment for optimal outcomes in patients with burns 12:00 P.M. LUNCH 1:00 P.M. PRESSURE ULCERS: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT Review the epidemiology, pathogenesis and stages of pressure ulcers Outline specific interventions for pressure ulcer prevention and management of pressure, shear, friction and moisture 2:00 P.M. CLINICAL APPROACH TO ATYPICAL WOUNDS: ASSESSMENT, ETIOLOGY & TREATMENT Recognize the importance of accurate diagnosis of atypical wounds Identify the clinical presentation of many atypical wounds and some associated treatment interventions 3:00 P.M. BREAK 3:15 P.M. WOUND ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION Define the fundamental elements of a holistic evaluation of the patient with an open wound List the key components of a thorough wound assessment and recommendations for accurate documentation 4:15 P.M. NUTRITIONAL FACTORS AND WOUND HEALING Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying deficiencies that impact wound healing Employ strategies to improve a patient s wound healing with protein supplements, vitamins, minerals and alternate feeding methods 5:15 P.M. TAKE HOME TEST & CLOSING 4

5 The Most Advanced, Comprehensive Review of Wound Management AGENDA DAY TWO 7:30 A.M. ASSESSING THE EVIDENCE: CLINICAL RESEARCH Assess research and evidence related to wound management Employ techniques from controlled trials, case studies and cohort studies to translate current best evidence into clinical practice 8:15 A.M. RECOGNIZING AND MANAGING SOFT TISSUE AND BONE INFECTIONS Recognize common skin and soft tissue infections Identify clinical and laboratory techniques for evaluating wounds for infection 9:15 A.M. THE USE OF HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY IN CHRONIC WOUND CARE Evaluate the use of HBOT therapy in chronic wound care Describe the primary goals, therapeutic uses and contraindications of HBOT 10:00 A.M. BREAK 10:15 A.M. PSYCHOSOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN WOUND CARE Summarize psychological considerations on wound healing including pain, immobility, cognition, learning style, palliative care, family support system and adherence Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair 11:00 A.M. DEBRIDEMENT Define the spectrum of debridement (ie, surgical/sharp, chemical, mechanical, biological and autolysis) modalities and their appropriate selection based on wound characteristics and patient conditions Determine the appropriate time course for debridement 12:00 P.M. LUNCH 1:30 P.M. TOPICAL THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS Describe various topical therapeutic interventions including cleansing solutions, standard and advanced dressings Compare and contrast the various categories of wound care dressings and the various functions of each 2:15 P.M. BIOPHYSICAL AGENTS IN WOUND CARE Describe complimentary/adjunctive electrotherapeutic interventions that facilitate wound healing Review the use of electrical stimulation, high and low frequency ultrasound, negative pressure wound therapy, light therapy and pulsed lavage with suction in the treatment of open wounds 3:00 P.M. BREAK 3:15 P.M. TEST TAKING STRATEGIES Engage in a highly interactive review of the course content using multiple choice questions and photographs of different types of wounds for process questions and answers 4:15 P.M. REVIEW OF PRACTICE TEST AND INTERACTIVE PROCESS QUESTIONS 5:15 P.M. CLOSING The WCPC was absolutely worth every bit of time and money spent as a preparation for the CWS exam. I was completely prepared and passed the exam. Dawn Angel, BSN, RN, CWCN, CWS Territory Account Manager, Spiracur *Agenda subject to change REGISTER NOW! ext

6 MARKETING & MANAGEMENT COMPANY HMP Communications, LLC An HMP Communications Holdings, LLC Company 83 General Warren Boulevard, Suite 100 Malvern, PA Toll Free: CME/CE ACCREDITOR North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC 300 Rike Drive, Suite A Millstone Township, NJ Phone: Fax: Intended Learners Physicians, podiatrists, surgeons, physical therapists and PTAs, occupational therapists and OTAs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, master s prepared nurses, registered nurses, associate degree nurses, dietitians, sales and marketing specialists within wound care. Activity Overview Each course will be taught by three nationally recognized experts and educators in Wound Care, the Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive 17-hour seminar that provides a comprehensive review of topics related to wound management. The course also includes valuable practice tests and test-taking strategies. Accreditation North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physicians NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses This continuing nursing education activity awards 17.0 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number for 17.0 contact hours. Podiatrists North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME), is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. This program is approved for 17.0 contact hours. Dietitians North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a continuing professional education (CPE) accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive 17 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material. CDR Accredited Provider #HM001 Level 3 Synthesis Level Physical Therapists North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME), will apply for pre-approved accreditation in California, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas, which require pre-approval. Requirements for Credit To be eligible for documentation of credit of this live event, participants must attend the full activity and submit a completed evaluation form. Participants who complete the evaluation form online will immediately receive documentation of credit. For questions regarding this educational activity, please call ADA Statement North American Center for Continuing Medical Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please call Copyright 2014 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. Contact Information For questions regarding this educational activity, please call Cancellation Policy Please note that the cut-off date for cancellations is 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received in writing (mailed or ed) and postmarked by that date. Full registration will be refunded, minus a $100 processing fee, only to cancellations received in writing before that date. Registrations are transferrable at any time. 6

7 THREE WAYS TO REGISTER Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA REGISTRATION FORM CALL ext. 233 FAX YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO VISIT FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY INSTITUTION NAME DEPARTMENT WHY ARE YOU TAKING THE WOUND CERTIFICA- TION PREP COURSE? (Check all that apply): q Preparing for my wound certification board examination q Preparing for my re-certifying examination q Attain CME/CE credits q I m making a career move q To gain a better understanding of wound care q Enhancing my professional standing and employment potential q To become eligible for promotions and salary increases q Other If you are re-certifying, through which organization: IN WHICH CARE SETTING IS THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME SPENT: q Home care q Hospice q Hospital q Research and industry q Private practice q Wound care center/clinic q Long-term care q University q Other: POSITION HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THE WOUND CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE? q q Direct mail q Website q Google/other search engine q Social media q Colleague/employer q Journal advertisement q (AAWC) Association for the Advancement of Wound Care q (ABWM) American Board of Wound Management q (WHS) Wound Healing Society q Other PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY (PLEASE CHOOSE THE ONE CATEGORY CLOSEST TO YOUR PROFESSION): q DPM q MD/DO q NP q PA q Pharm q PhD q PT q LPN/NA q Dietician/nutrition q Industry q Researcher q MSN/BSN/RN (CWOCN, CWS, etc.) q MSN/BSN/RN (no certificate) q Health facility management (non-clinical) YEARS IN PRACTICE: q Up to 5 q 6 to 10 q 11 to 15 q 16 to 20 q 20+ METHOD OF PAYMENT: q VISA q MC q AMEX q DISCOVER q CHECK* *Make checks payable to NACCME. All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds. CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE SECURITY CODE BILLING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER (REQUIRED) $750 SUPER SAVER RATE (through September 19, 2014) $800 EARLY BIRD RATE (through October 31, 2014) $850 REGULAR RATE AAWC members receive a 15% discount on registration fees. To receive this discount, please have your AAWC membership number ready when registering. Register today either online or by calling ext A $400 registration fee will be provided to fellows and residents that attend the program. To receive this discount, please call ext. 233.

8 The Most Advanced, Comprehensive Review of Wound Management Atlanta, GA NOVEMBER 22 23, 2014 Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA RECOMMENDED PREP COURSE FOR CWSP, CWS, or CWCA Register online at or call ext Rike Drive, Suite A, Millstone Township, NJ 08535