Wound Care for the Hand Therapist

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Presenters: Sunniva Zaratkiewicz, PhC, BSN, RN, CWCN
Format: 45 minutes presentation. 15 minutes Q&A.

Course Description:
This presentation will cover wound care concepts as they relate to hand therapists.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the basic physiology of wound healing
  • Define viable and non-viable tissue types at the wound base
  • Examine wounds caused by splints and other non-expandable devices.
  • Discuss care of exposed tendons and ligaments.
  • Describe appropriate use of topical dressings.

Presented by Sunniva Zaratkiewicz, PhC, BSN, RN, CWCN
Originally presented March 2014
Duration:  One hour
CE Credit:  1 continuing education hour, or 0.1 CEU
Pricing:
Members $35
Student Members $20
Non-Members $55
Student Non-Members $30

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