Course
Pharmacology of Wound Care
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson, BSN, RN
Wound care is a complex and dynamic topic that requires extensive nursing knowledge. This course explores the assessment and diagnosis of infected wounds, appropriate products and medications used to heal wounds, and the latest research trends regarding wound care.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Products and Medications
- Indications of Use
- Research Findings
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss COURSE TOPIC. It will take the average learner (60 x CONTACT HOURS) minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the global and economic impact of antimicrobial resistance.
- Define wound infection, the steps of wound infection, and how infected wounds are assessed and diagnosed.
- Explain the wound products and medications used today, their indications for use, and their characteristics.
- List the research findings related to wound infection and wound care.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: February 12, 2028
Course Offering: #548