Course Code: REL-PAC-0-WHBA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin and the phases of wound healing.
Conduct a holistic wound assessment, including wound characteristics and patient-specific factors.
Recognize common barriers that interfere with wound healing and appropriate interventions.
Outline:
Section 1: An Overview of the Skin
Introduction
Healing Sophia
Nature's First Defense
Layers of Skin
Muscle Anatomy and Physiology
Changes With Aging
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Wound Healing
The ABCs of Wounds
Essential Terminology
The Process of Healing
Phases of Wound Healing
What Factors Affect Wound Healing?
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Assessment of the Person with Wounds
Holistic Approach
The Whole Person
Pain
Risk
Nutrition
Nicotine History
Medications
Medical or Surgical History
Environmental and Social History
Psychological Status
Wound Assessment
Wound History
Physical Assessment
Components of a Wound Assessment
Wound Staging
Staging System
What Is the Goal?
Establishing the Goal
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN, WCC, CMAC
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. She continued advancing her education by obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. In addition to her academic achievements, Bobbi is a Wound Care Certified (WCC) clinician, reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and evidence-based wound management. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
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Reviewer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.