Wound Debridement Basics

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Wound Debridement 
2. What is Wound Debridement? 
3. Types of Wound Debridement 
4. Patient Assessment for Debridement 
5. Techniques for Performing Basic Debridement 
6. Risks and Complications of Wound Debridement 
7. 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 Wound Debridement Basics. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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. Identify and understand the different types of wound debridement and when each is appropriate. 
2. Perform basic wound debridement techniques safely and efficiently. 
3. Recognize the risks and complications linked to wound debridement and how to mitigate them. 

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.