Management of Lower Extremity Ulcers is available for 90 days after enrollment.

This course covers the pathophysiology and management of the three most common types of lower extremity ulcers: venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, and diabetic ulcers. The objectives of this course include differentiating between the assessment findings for the most common types of lower extremity ulcers, defining modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with lower extremity ulcers, and identifying the recommended treatment strategies for each type of lower extremity ulcer.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the assessment findings for the most common types of lower extremity ulcers
• Define modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with lower extremity ulcers
• Identify the recommended treatment strategies for each type of lower extremity ulcer

Contact Hours: 2.2

In order to complete this online course and obtain CE/CME credit, the participant must view the entire course, correct answer all case studies and quiz questions and complete the evaluation. CHEX Knowledge Exchange is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 2.2 contact hours applicable for RN, LPN or LMHT re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider Number: LT0224-0738.

Course Release Date: 01/31/12

Course Expiration Date: 01/31/14

You will have access to this course for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This TCG CHEX eLearning course is being provided through NHPCO’s collaboration with The Corridor Group, Inc.

System Requirements

The Acrobat Reader is required to view many resources.

The Flash plug-in is required to view case studies, activities, and course navigation.