Skin Anatomy and Woundcare

PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self-Study)
This course provides an overview of skin anatomy and wound healing for OT/OTAs and PT/PTAs. The course covers a description of the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis layers of the skin. It also discusses the somatosensory receptors found in the skin and includes a brief discussion on the affect that aging has on skin integrity. Following the material on skin anatomy, the process of wound healing and tissue repair will be discussed. Common clinical and musculoskeletal conditions will be reviewed as well as the process of inflammation, proliferation and maturation. Clinical parameters and interventions to facilitate wound healing will also be addressed.

Course Requirements:

Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.

AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Client Factors

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Properly define the functional characteristics of the three layers of skin.
Describe the form and function of the following somatosensory receptors; mechanoreceptors, temperature receptors, and Nociceptors.
Correctly identify the proper testing procedures for determining the status of mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and Nociceptors.
Describe the affect that aging process has on skin integrity.
Describe the wound healing process.
Identify the stages of wound healing and the impact of physical agent modalities.
Describe the effect uncontrolled wound healing has on injuries.

Course Instructor(s)

Scott D. McPhee

DrPH, CPAM, OTR/L, FAOTA

Nationally known speaker/author; brings 30+ yrs. clinical/academic experience; taught physical agent modalities certification course to occupational therapy practitioners since 1998; Assoc. Professor of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee; serves as Executive Director for Physical Agent Modalities Practitioner Credentialing Agency (PAMPCA, LLC).

Alfred G. Bracciano

EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Course Agenda

Contact hours pre-approved for:

2.0 Hours
CIAO is an AOTA approved provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program
CIAO is an approved provider for PT/PTAs in Illinois for Continuing Education
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
Approved for:
2.0 Hours PT/PTAs in IL, NY, TX(2 CCUs)

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)

CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.