Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care Online Course

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on December 31, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.

Matthew M. Melin, M.D., Afsaneh Alavi, M.D., Karen L. Andrews, M.D., Sue M. Bothun, APRN, CNS, D.N.P., M.S.N., Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNS, Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P. and Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S.

This Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care online course delivers up-to-date diagnostic and treatment strategies for wound management. It features a multidisciplinary faculty and includes didactic sessions, demonstrations, and case presentations. The course addresses the educational needs of diverse wound care providers, from foundational knowledge to advanced strategies.

This online course features content from the in-person Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care 2025 event.

Target Audience

This multidisciplinary course is intended for healthcare professionals who care for patients with wounds. Disciplines include physicians, pedorthists, podiatrists, advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), WOCs, CNSs, RNs, LPNs, physical therapists, dietitians, medical trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, etc.) and others who care for patients with wounds.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize diagnostic approaches to management of foot ulcerations in the setting of peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia.
  • Identify surgical, medical management and other treatment modalities for complex wounds.
  • Recognize advanced methods for noninvasive tools for prevention and identification prior to wound development.

Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 16.50 ANCC
  • 16.50 Attendance
  • 16.50 IPCE
  • 15.00 PT
Course opens: 
01/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2028
Cost:
$480.00
Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care Online Course 
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 
DurationLecture TitleSpeaker(s)
0:25:36AI & Deep Neural Networks in ​ Wound Care​Sandeep Gopalakrishnan MS, PhD, MAPWCA
0:20:09Wound Mapping Artificial Intelligence​D.M. Anisuzzama
0:22:18Artificial Intelligence and Peripheral Artery Disease​Robert D McBane II, M.D.
0:44:46Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment: ​Refocusing Our Lens​Ann N. Tescher, APRN, CNS, Ph.D. and Barbara Delmore, Ph.D, RN
0:22:53Subcutaneous Edema:​ Monitoring and Evaluation​Ruth A. Bryant, PhD, RN​
0:19:35Thermographic Evaluation for Pressure Injury and Acute Skin FailureFrank Aviles Jr​.
0:29:08Wound Fellowship Education & The Future of Wound as a Subspecialty​R. Gary Sibbald, MD
0:22:25The Atypical Foot Wounds : Therapeutic and Diagnostic ChallengesAfsaneh Alavi, M.D.
0:30:36It’s a Wound World: Updates​Thea Price, M.D.
0:20:00Wound Care​: A Geriatric Approach​Melissa H. Bogin, M.D.
0:20:20Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Techniques for Wound CareJennifer Kendall, DO​
0:14:03Mental Well-Being After an Amputation​F C. Smither, M.D.
0:15:35Palliative Wound CareMatthew M. Melin, M.D. and Toure Barksdale, M.D.
0:19:24Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnostics​Thom W. Rooke, M.D.
0:18:44Three Rings of Risk​David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
0:18:35Wound Healing DataWilliam J. Ennis DO, MBA, MMM​
0:19:57Role of Vascular Nurses in Wound CareKaren L. Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC
0:19:50Percutaneous, Open Surgical Options and Arterial Pump Management of CLTI; Summary of Guidelines from the SVSFahad Shuja, M.B.B.S.
0:15:24Training Update: Being a DPM Resident in 2024​Alexandria A. Armstrong
0:20:09The UT San Antonio Approach: DPM Training in Wound Care​Cyaandi Dove
0:17:45The University of Michigan Approach to Wound CareAlton R. Johnson Jr., DPM
0:24:18Imaging of the Diabetic Foot​Matthew A. Frick, M.D.
0:14:30The Role of the RN in Vascular​ Wound CareRebecca D. Murray, R.N., C.W.C.N.
0:13:01Transition of Wound Care from Clinical Nurse Specialists to Certified Wound Care Nurses​Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNS
0:11:16Quality Improvement Project: Prevention of Pressure Injuries with Nasogastric TubesMegan M. Hickey, M.S.N., R.N., C.W.O.C.N.
0:14:06Photobiomodulation for Oral MucositisPatricia M. Conlon, APRN, CNS, D.N.P., M.S.
0:17:17Semmelweis Legacy: ​The Story that Has to be ToldPeter Gloviczki, M.D.
0:17:20Vasculitis​Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.
0:12:27Flavonoids​ in the Diabetic Patient​Peter Gloviczki, M.D.
0:23:36Moonshot’s Leadership LessonsBasil Hero
0:20:29The Astronaut Deep Vein Thrombosis EventMatthew M. Melin, M.D.
0:30:20A CLT Approach to Wound CareJenny L. Bradt, P.T., D.P.T.
0:28:27Lymphatic Imaging and InterventionScott M. Thompson, M.D., Ph.D.
0:30:09Venous Leg Ulcers: Treat the Reflux, the Obstruction, or Both?​Melissa J. Neisen, M.D.
0:26:11The Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective: Complex Foot Wound & InfectionsDaniel B. Ryssman, M.D.
0:24:07A Day on the Inpatient Wound ServiceBrianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.
0:17:11Hidradenitis SuppurativaAfsaneh Alavi, M.D.
0:18:33Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Post Operative Wound Care​Ann L. Leland, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
0:19:08Hidradenitis Suppurativa: From a Surgical PerspectiveStephanie F. Heller, M.D.
16:32:38 Content Hours 
16.50 Credit Hours

Course Director(s)
Matthew M. Melin, M.D.
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.
Karen L. Andrews, M.D.
Sue M. Bothun, APRN, CNS, D.N.P., M.S.N.
Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNS
Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.
Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S.

Mayo Faculty
D.M. Anisuzzama, Ph.D., M.S.
Robert D McBane II, M.D.
Ann N. Tescher, APRN, CNS, Ph.D.
R. Gary Sibbald, M.D.
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.
Thea Price, M.D.
Melissa H. Bogin, M.D.
F C. Smither, M.D.
Matthew M. Melin, M.D.
Toure Barksdale, M.D.
Thom W. Rooke, M.D.
Fahad Shuja, M.B.B.S.
Matthew A. Frick, M.D.
Rebecca D. Murray, R.N., C.W.C.N.
Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNS
Megan M. Hickey, M.S.N., R.N., C.W.O.C.N.
Patricia M. Conlon, APRN, CNS, D.N.P., M.S.
Peter Gloviczki, M.D.
Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.
Matthew M. Melin, M.D.
Jenny L. Bradt, P.T., D.P.T.
Scott M. Thompson, M.D., Ph.D.
Melissa J. Neisen, M.D.
Daniel B. Ryssman, M.D.
Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D.
Ann L. Leland, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Stephanie F. Heller, M.D.

Guest Faculty
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
Basil Hero
Alton R. Johnson Jr., DPM, DABPM, CWSP
William J Ennis, DO, MBA, FACOS
Cyaandi Dove, DPM
Karen L. Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC
Sandeep Gopalakrishnan, PhD
Alexandria Armstrong, DPM, PGY1
Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, FRCPC(Med)(Derm), Med
Barbara Delmore, PhD, RN, CWCN, MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU, FAAN
Ruth Bryant PhD, RN, CWOCN-Retired/Emeritus, FAAWC
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
Jennifer Kendall Thomas, DO

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Physical Therapy
Sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. This course meets the criteria for up to 15.00 category I Continuing Education Units per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 16.50 ANCC
  • 16.50 Attendance
  • 16.50 IPCE
  • 15.00 PT

Price

Cost:
$480.00
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Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on December 31, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.


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