Essentials of Wound Care

This elective course is designed for the student with an interest in the management of acute and chronic wounds. This course provides the student with in-depth knowledge of wound care, including etiology, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment modalities utilizing current research findings and evidence based practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process in all aspects of skin and wound care with specific focus on pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, vascular insufficiency ulcers, surgical wounds and skin tears. Regulatory issues relating to skin and wound care are also explored.