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Description

Open to RNs, LPNs, MDs, PTs and other professionals with an interest in wound care, the focus during this four-day course is the clinically relevant knowledge and skills required to prevent nosocomial breakdown and to effectively assess and manage chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. The participant will gain skill in all of the following areas:

	Wound assessment and documentation
	Pressure ulcer staging
	Selection of appropriate topical agents and dressings
	Application of compression wraps
	Indications for active wound therapies and referral

The participant will also gain understanding of current regulatory, legal, and economic issues related to wound care, including current CMS payment guidelines.

The content covered in this course will help to prepare you for the CWCA exam that is offered to licensed professionals with experience in wound care by the American Academy of Wound Management. Please download the course brochure for the application form and more detailed information (Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to open PDF files).

In addition to the four-day course, an optional one-day workshop entitled Ostomy 101: Basics of Ostomy Care is also available.

RM AT730 of The Emory Clinic A, 1365 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30322-1013.

Registrants will be informed of confirmation via e-mail at least four weeks prior to the session.

Current Concepts in Skin Care and Wound Management:

December 7-10, 2009
January 25-28, 2010
April 12-15, 2010
July 12-15, 2010
September 7-10, 2010
December 6-9, 2010

Optional One-Day Basics of Ostomy Care Workshop:

April 16, 2010
December 10, 2010

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The registration fee of $1000 for the four-day course (registration form included with the attached brochure) and $250 for the one-day workshop (registration form included with the attached brochure) is due upon application. Completed registration forms can be faxed to 404-778-4778 or mailed to:

Emory University WOCNEC
c/o Brenda Michael
Room AT732
1365 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013

For more information, please call 404-788-3149 e-mail Brenda.

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