Flap Surgery: The Basics

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Flap Surgery: What is it?
3. Types of Flap Surgery
4. Indications for Surgery
5. Risks versus Benefits
6. Preparing for Surgery
7. Pre-operative Considerations
8. Flap Dehiscence or Loss
9. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Flap Surgery: The Basics. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. List examples of indications for flap surgery.
2. Summarize the risks and benefits of various flap surgeries.
3. Discuss prevention and management strategies for flap dehiscence or loss of viability.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.