Becoming a Wound Care Ambassador

Rochester, MN US
February 28, 2024

Course Directors:

Karen L. Andrews, M.D.Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNSMatthew M. Melin, M.D. Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S.

February 28, 2024 - Hilton Hotel- Rochester, Minnesota - Central Time (CT)

Come explore ways to advance your practice in this workshop! Participants will learn about to a variety of aspects of wound care including initial workup of a wound, diagnostics, advanced healing modalities, non-invasive imaging technologies, and use of cellular products in small group discussions. 

Target Audience

This multidisciplinary course is intended for healthcare providers who care for patients with wounds. Disciplines include physicians, pedorthists, podiatrists, advanced practice providers (NP/PA), WOC, CNS, RN, LPN, physical therapists, dietitians, medical trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, etc.) and others who care for patients with wounds.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe systemic factors that may impair wound healing
  • Describe specific diagnostic tests related to wound assessment and diagnostics
  • Discuss advances in wound healing therapeutics as related to regenerative medicine
  • Identify the principles underlying the care of chronic wounds and implications of biofilm management
  • Discuss how to maximize dermal lymphatic therapeutics to improve wound care outcomes
  • Identify biofilm characteristics of chronic wounds and impact on wound healing
  • Describe management options of biofilm to enhance wound outcomes
  • Describe lymphatic anatomy
  • Describe testing options to assess lymphedema
  • Describe treatment options for lymphedema including compression options, certified lymphedema therapist (CLT) indication for lymphedema pumps
  • Discuss the role of macronutrients, micronutrients in wound care management


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 Attendance
  • 1.50 IPCE
  • 1.50 PT
Event starts: 
02/28/2024 - 3:15pm
Event ends: 
02/28/2024 - 4:45pm
Cost:
$20.00
Part of: 
Optional In-Person Breakouts - Wednesday, February 28 - Choose 1 only
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
10 East Center Street
Rochester, MN 55904
United States

Live Course:
Hilton Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota
10 East Center Street
Rochester, MN 55904

 

 

 

 

Lodging Accommodations

A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the following downtown Rochester hotels. In order to receive the special rate (plus applicable taxes and fees), reservations must be made before the room blocks are filled or before the cutoff date of February 6, 2024, whichever comes first. After February 6, 2024, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability. Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Please identify yourself as a participant of the 2024 Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium when making your reservation. 

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
10 East Center Street
Rochester, MN 55904
507-258-5757
Rate: $229/night (standard room)

Hotel Indigo Rochester
220 South Broadway Ave
Rochester, MN 55904
507-252-8200
Rate: $129/night (standard room)

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Guest Faculty

Frank Aviles, Jr, PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, MAPWCA
Director of Lympthatic and Wound Healing Services, Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia President, The Save a Leg Save a Life Foundation

Andrew Cameron, PhD, BEng (Hons)
FeelTect Limited 

Abigail Chaffin, M.D.
Tulane University

Suzie Ehmann, PT DPT PhD(c) CWS CLT-LANA
Grand Strand Medical Center

Monika Lecomte Gloviczki, MD, PhD 
Research Fellow and Research Collaborator Emeritus, Department of Internal Medicine and Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Current affiliation at Vascular Science & Art (VASA), LLC, Scottsdale, AZ

Deepak V. Kilpadi, PhD, MBA
Manager- US and Canada Medical Liaisons
3M Health Care Business Group, Medical Solutions Division  

C. Phifer Nicholson, MD, FACS
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Minnesota
Medical Director, M Health Fairview Vein Clinics

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 live activity for a maximum of 1.50 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 activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 

 

MN DPM*
The Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 CME. Minnesota DPM licensees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
*You will need to submit your Record of Attendance certificate to the Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Physical Therapy
Co-sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science / Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. This course meets the criteria for 1.50 hours of credit 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.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 Attendance
  • 1.50 IPCE
  • 1.50 PT

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course:
Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF) 

Submit information/requests to Jessica Sorensen

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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Prerequisites

Required courses: 
Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care 2024 - Live (In-person)