Advanced Wound Care: Diabetic & Venous Ulcers
Tracking # 20-1372029
$185.00
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This advanced-level, asynchronous, self-paced continuing education course is designed for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN). The course provides an in-depth, evidence-based approach to the assessment, management, and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Learners will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills to differentiate wound etiologies, apply current guidelines, select appropriate interventions, and evaluate outcomes. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care, and prevention of complications including infection and amputation.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Differentiate the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of diabetic and venous ulcers.
- Perform comprehensive wound and patient assessments using validated tools.
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies, including debridement, dressings, compression, and offloading.
- Recognize and manage complications such as infection and ischemia.
- Educate patients on prevention and self-management strategies.
- Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.