Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium 2016 General Session
Mayo Course Directors: Karen Andrews, M.D., Tina Wangen, APRN, CNS, M.S., Lori Neu, M.S.N., R.N.
This course is designed to provide the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for comprehensive wound management. The program is multidisciplinary with faculty representing various wound-related fields. Multiple educational formats will be used, including interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, educational sessions, and case presentations that offer comprehensive wound-management strategies (from basics to high-level). The conference will meet the continuing education needs of a range of wound care providers, from novices to experts.
Program Schedule
Registration Fees
Physician and Scientist | $549.00 |
Resident, Fellow, Retired, Nurse, NP/PA | $449.00 |
Additional Information
Lodging Accommodations
Credit Information
Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please complete the attached exhibit forms and submit to Cathy Schilling.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for physicians, CNPs, PAs, nurses, podiatrists, physical therapists, dietitians and others who manage skin and wound care patients across the continuum of health care.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify the principles underlying the care of chronic wounds
- Describe systemic factors that may impair healing
- Describe specific diagnostic tests related to wound assessment
- Describe modalities used in wound management
- Identify patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers
- Describe interventions which can contribute to healing or prevention of neuropathic or pressure ulcers
- Discuss nutritional factors and the underline deficiencies that impact wound healing
- Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and regenerative medicine.
- Discuss surgical revascularization, debridement and coverage to optimize limb salvage
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Available Credit
- 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™