• Lectures

    20 sessions

  • Expert instructors

    5 faculties

  • Accreditation

    15 CME/CEU

  • Video

    19 hours

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    Estimated time to complete the activity: 910 minutes

    This activity is valid from August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2026.

    Wound Care Review

    Are you ready to enhance your wound care expertise? Whether you are an entry-level novice practitioner or an experienced clinician, this dynamic course is designed to elevate your understanding of fundamental wound care concepts and best practice standards. Dive into a robust curriculum tailored to meet the educational needs of professionals across various care settings. Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, you will gain the confidence and skills needed to provide exceptional care to wound care patients. Join us and transform your practice with cutting-edge knowledge and techniques in wound management.
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    — What's included

    High quality wound care education

    Our training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for effective wound management, including wound debridement techniques and wound management training. This comprehensive course is designed for physicians, nurses, and technicians who wish to enhance their expertise in wound care. Expert faculty deliver rich content through a multimedia experience, accessible from the comfort of your home or office. 

    Interactive video

    Exceptional experiences with automatically extracted transcripts, quizzes etc.

    Assessments - Exams

    We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your medical field.

    Evidence-based content

    We offer a variety of health content and education programs to help you meet your professional goals and objectives.

    Topics/Outline:

    The content of this course is clinically concentrated but also includes valuable practice tests and test-taking strategies. While focused on ensuring your success in passing any of the currently offered certification exams, the Wound Care Review Course is also an excellent educational opportunity for all wound care professionals who want to expand their knowledge and excel clinically. We'll address assessment, classification, venous disease managament, diabetic foot ulcers treatment, wound debridement techniques, pain management in wound care, and more. 
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    • Assessment
    • Classification
    • Management
    • Venous Disea
    • Operational Safety and Fire Awareness
    • Integration of Knowledge into Clinical Practice through Didactic Lectures and Case Studies
    • Assessment

    Course Objectives:

    At the conclusion of this comprehensive wound care review, participants should be able to:

    Enhance wound care knowledge by learning the physiology of wound healing.

    Identify and recognize wound infections and describe the management of an infected wound.

    Explain wound classification by etiology and characteristics.

    Discuss nutrition related to wound healing.

    Describe pain parameters and pain management strategies related to wound care.

    Discuss adjunctive and advanced wound care therapies.

    Identify and discuss the basic management of pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury, diabetic, surgical and vascular ulcers.

    Participate in interactive wound care sessions designed to improve practical skills and knowledge. 

    Identify general diagnostics related to the management of nonhealing wounds.

    Expand expertise through wound care practice tests for healthcare professionals.

    Course Lectures

    Meet Your Instructors

    Our instructors have decades of industry and teaching experience.

    Jeffrey Niezgoda, MD

    Years experience

    Certifications

    Students trained
    Dr. Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS, is a distinguished leader in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and limb preservation. With over 30 years of experience, he has provided direct patient care, supervised medical facilities, and led innovative care at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Niezgoda is Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association and Past President of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. He founded AZH Wound & Hyperbaric Center MKE and Advancing the Zenith of Healthcare, focusing on excellence in wound, hyperbaric, vascular, and regenerative clinical services. Additionally, as Kent Imaging’s Chief Medical Officer, he showcases clinical applications of near-infrared spectroscopy and provides medical and clinical leadership for Kent’s wound care product strategy and clinical integration. Dr. Niezgoda’s expertise extends to clinical research, medical device development, and international education through WebCME. He consults for industry, CMS, and the FDA, impacting healthcare worldwide.

    Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM

    Years experience

    Clinical Trials led

    Papers published
    Dr. Thomas E. Serena MD FACS FACHM MAPWCA, Founder and Medical Director of The SerenaGroup®, is a renowned expert in wound care and research. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of William and Mary and Penn State Medical School, he completed his surgical residency at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

    Dr. Serena has established wound care centers across the United States and globally. He has led over 100 clinical trials and holds patents on wound care devices and dressings. Internationally recognized, he has published over 200 papers, authored three medical textbooks, and delivered over 1000 invited lectures worldwide. He has held leadership roles in organizations such as the Wound Healing Society, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, and American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Serena is also committed to medical relief work, having served with Health Volunteers Overseas and initiated wound clinics in Vietnam.

    Kathya Zinszer, DPM, FAPWCA

    Years experience

    Certifications

    Books written
    Dr. Kathya Zinszer, a podiatric physician, specializes in diabetes, wound care, and limb salvage with over 12 years of clinical and outreach experience. Formerly faculty at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, she now attends at Geisinger Medical Center. With a Masters in Public Health, she advocates for diabetic community health. Dr. Zinszer contributes to Advances in Skin and Wound Care, edits the Wound Care Chapter in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Compendium, and actively participates in wound care organizations. Currently, she represents APMA in the SVS Diabetic Foot Guideline writing group.

    Mark Melin, MD

    Years experience

    Boards served

    Speaking events
    Dr. Mark Melin, MD, FACS, RPVI, FACCWS, is a distinguished Senior Associate Consultant at the Wound Clinic, Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His extensive expertise and interests encompass various facets of wound care and vascular health. He keeps up with and contributes to developments in emerging technologies within the field of wound care.
    Dr. Melin's diverse knowledge and contributions to wound care and vascular health make him a valuable asset in advancing patient care and research at Mayo Clinic.

    Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM

    Years experience

    Boards served

    Speaking events
    Dr. Lehrman is a podiatrist practicing in Fort Collins, CO and operates Lehrman Consulting, LLC which provides guidance regarding coding, compliance and documentation. Dr. Lehrman is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Medical Auditor. He serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings where CPT codes are created, edited, and deleted. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, and is recognized as a “Master” by the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr Lehrman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, a past Director of the American Professional Wound Care Association, and is a Past Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. Dr. Lehrman is also on the editorial advisory board of the journal WOUNDS.

    Barbara Delmore, RN, PhD

    Years experience

    Boards served

    Speaking events
    Dr. Barbara Delmore, a nurse with 35 years of experience, holds a doctorate from New York University and is board certified in wound care. She serves as Senior Nurse Scientist at NYU Langone Health and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hansjӧrg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Delmore is a prolific author and presenter, contributing to numerous publications and serving on advisory boards. She is the Wound Editor for WCET journal and a board member of APWCA. Recognized for her contributions, she was awarded Master status by APWCA and has received grants for her research on pressure injuries and chronic wounds. Dr. Delmore has been honored with awards including the Nursing Spectrum Excellence Awards and the Clinical Innovation Award from NYU.

    FACULTY AND PLANNER DISCLOSURES

    The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose

    products or services may be related to the content of this CME activity:

    Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS (Course Director), reports that he is the Chief Medical Officer for Kent Imagining. Dr. Niezgoda has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation.

    Mark Melin, MD reports the following financial relationships with any commercial interests. Mark Melin, MD is the CMO for Eva Medtec and received stock options as such. This presentation has been reviewed and found to contain no bias. Dr Melin has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation.

    Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, reports that he does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA,     reports that he received research funds from Inotec Inc, Tides Medical, Convatec, Coloplast, Arjo, Kane, Sanara Pharmaceuticals, Woundchek, and Next Science. This presentation has been reviewed and found to contain no bias. Dr. Serena has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation. 

    Kathya Zinszer, DPM, FAPWCA, reports that she does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    Barbara Delmore, RN, PhD, reports that she does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    All financial relationships have been mitigated.
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    PHYSICIAN CREDITS

    Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MTMI designates this activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The planning committee at MTMI, which consists of Lesa Mohr, Joyce Griffin, Jay Mazurowski and Steve Cushman all state that they have no financial relationship to disclose with any ineligible commercial interests.
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    NURSING CREDITS

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number CEP# 16205 for 15.0 contact hours.