ABCs of Physical Therapy Wound Management

Wound care and proper management are very important components of physical therapy. Preexisting medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease often complicate and delay the normal healing process. Lifestyle, occupation, and activity level may also be crucial factors in planning future treatment processes. The goal of this program is to provide a basic guideline on effective wound assessment and treatment by explaining the different treatment alternatives available in the market today.

The goal of this program is to provide a basic guideline on effec­tive wound assessment and treatment by explaining the different treatment alternatives available in the market today. After read­ing this module, you will be able to —

 

 

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

 

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

 

As of 4/5/10, Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

 

Gannett Education was approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010.

 

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 09S1415, expiration date 11/26/2010, approval no. 11S0682 for 11/27/10 to 11/27/11, 11S1829 for 11/28/11 to 11/28/12; 11S1829 for 11/28/11 to 11/28/12); the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE90014386, expiration date 12/31/2009; approval no. CE100014518 for 1/1/10 to 12/31/10; CM110017072 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CM120017125 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 46814A for 11/23/09 to 11/22/10); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 3732 for 04/21/11 to 04/20/12; 4243 for 04/21/12 to 04/20/13); the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002200 for 05/23/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 244-2010, expiration date 1/31/10; approval no. 116-2010 for 2/1/10 to 1/31/12, 108-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

 

This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 04/05/11 to 04/05/15 and by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 01/30/12 to 07/31/13.

 

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.3115, expiration date 11/1/2010; approval no. 437-3782 for 04/01/11 to 04/01/12; 437-4201 for 04/01/12 to 04/01/13). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 1340.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

 

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.