Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound VAC)

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Indications for Use
4. Mechanism of Action
5. Contraindications
6. Assessment
7. Adjunct treatment Options
8. Troubleshooting Tips
9. Case Study
10. 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 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound VAC). It will take the average learner 60 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. Discuss the basic anatomy of the integumentary system.  
2. List types of wounds that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) may be used to treat. 
3. Recognize the mechanism of action of negative pressure wound therapy devices. 
4. Identify the indications and contraindications of negative pressure wound therapy. 
5. Describe the nursing assessment for patients with negative pressure wound dressings 
6. Identify troubleshooting tips for negative pressure wound therapy.

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

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