Wound Closure Course

This one-day, in-person course teaches wound assessment skills for nurses and promotes understanding of the wound healing process. It also covers various types of suture materials and indications for their use. Participants will gain hands-on practice of basic suturing techniques. Please note this is not a certification course. Upon completion, a CE certificate will be provided.

1. Become familiar with various wounds and the phases of wound healing.
2. Recognize and treat infectious abscesses.
3. Understand the principles of wound management.
4. Determine when surgical intervention is needed to assist in wound healing.
5. Determine the type of suture needed to assist in wound healing.
6. Become familiar with instruments and anesthetic agents used to suture
7. Practice various suturing techniques.

• $345 - General Registration

• Arrive by 8:15 to check in, class begins promptly at 8:30

• Advanced registration and payment is required for all programs. View the Registration & Refund Policies.

Location
Rutgers Health Sciences Campus at Newark 
Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. Building
65 Bergen Street
Room To Be Announced
Newark, NJ 07107

Faculty
Debbie Brucato-Duncan, DNP, ACNP-BC

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Method of Participation

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to check in at registration, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey. 

Questions?

[email protected]
973-972-6655

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