UW School of Nursing

Wound Care


July 19, 2022

Wound Care Update 2021 | Complex Wound Treatment

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Wound Care Update 2021 | Complex Wound Treatment On-Demand Program Course Description Wound management is a dynamic and evolving area of practice in healthcare today. Wounds present complex challenges and pivotal opportunities for multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and improve the health status of patients. This program addresses current scientific, clinical and professional practice issues across…


Wound Care Update 2021 | Populations with Complex Needs

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Wound Care Update 2021 | Populations with Complex Needs On-Demand Program Course Description Wound management is a dynamic and evolving area of practice in healthcare today. Wounds present complex challenges and pivotal opportunities for multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and improve the health status of patients. This program addresses current scientific, clinical and professional practice issues…


April 29, 2022

Wound Care Update 2020

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Wound Care Update 2020 | All Modules On-Demand Program Course Description Wound management is a dynamic and evolving area of practice in healthcare today. Wounds present complex challenges and pivotal opportunities for multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and improve the health status of patients. This program addresses current scientific, clinical and professional practice issues across care…


April 26, 2022

Wound Management Fundamentals Course | Fall 2022

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Format: Hybrid Virtual Classroom Date: September 26 – November 10, 2022 Location: Online/UW Seattle Course Description This 30.0 contact hour course prepares healthcare professionals to practice evidence-based wound management with expanded skills and knowledge. Content is based on national wound management guidelines for a broad range of wounds. Course Format This course is presented in…


April 16, 2022

UW Wound Academy | Pressure Injury

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UW Wound Academy Pressure Injury: A Guide to Prevention On-Demand Program Description This module focuses on the comprehensive assessment of intact skin, determining risk factors for skin breakdown and strategies for improving tissue tolerance to prevent pressure injury. Target Audience Healthcare professionals and other individuals involved in the care, management and treatment of patients with…


UW Wound Academy | Dressing Selection

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UW Wound Academy Dressing Selection On-Demand Program Description This module explores the history, background, science and decision-making issues involved in dressing selection.​ Objectives for Learning Outcomes After completing this module, you will be better able to: Describe the history of wound dressings.​ Describe the different dressing categories.​ Describe a systematic approach to dressing selection.​ Topics Introduction to…


March 24, 2022

UW Wound Academy | Lower Extremity Arterial Wounds

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UW Wound Academy Lower Extremity Arterial Wounds On-Demand Program Description This module focuses on atherosclerosis and highlights the etiology, risk factors, assessment, clinical presentation and management of wounds due to LEAD. Target Audience For adult nurse practitioners, geriatric nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals. Objectives for Learning Outcomes After…


UW Wound Academy | Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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UW Wound Academy Diabetic Foot Ulcers On-Demand Program Description This module explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of the patient with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).​ Target Audience Healthcare professionals and other individuals involved in the care, management and treatment of patients with wounds. Objectives for Learning Outcomes After completing this module, you will be better…


UW Wound Academy | Lower Extremity Venous Wounds

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UW Wound Academy Lower Extremity Venous Wounds On-Demand Program Description This module covers the components of wound assessment and provides interactive opportunities for practicing assessment skills. Target Audience Healthcare professionals and other individuals involved in the care, management and treatment of patients with wounds. Objectives for Learning Outcomes After completing this module, you will be…


UW Wound Academy | Wound Bed Preparation

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UW Wound Academy Wound Bed Preparation On-Demand Program Description This module begins the discussion of wound bed preparation and assessment of factors that help and hinder wound healing. Target Audience Healthcare professionals and other individuals involved in the care, management and treatment of patients with wounds. Objectives for Learning Outcomes After completing this module, you…



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