Kim Saunders – The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab
- Faculty: Kim Saunders
- Duration: 5 Hours 32 Minutes
- Format: Audio and Video
- Copyright: Mar 13, 2019
Description
In healthcare facilities across the country, billions of dollars are being spent annually on the treatment of skin care and wound management. You are on the front lines of providing care to patients with a variety of skin and wound conditions, and play a critical role in patient outcomes and your facility’s reimbursement for services. There is no better way to learn all of the skills you need to provide state-of-the-art care for your patients than through Hands-On Clinical Labs. Attend this highly interactive live webcast and learn wound care assessment skills by DOING!
Through the use of wound care teaching models, wound care expert, Kim Saunders, will teach you proper wound assessment techniques. The Hands-On Clinical Lab will add a live, hands-on component to learning that will enhance your retention of skills and techniques covered. Practice identification, measurement and the applications of various products on life-like wound care models. These models provide a life-like simulation to allow for improved assessment of a wide variety of commonly-seen wound care presentations, including all stages of pressure ulcers, tissue types, undermining, tunneling, fissure and surgical dehiscence.
Take your understanding of wound care to the next level with this hands-on, interactive clinical lab recording.
Handouts
| Manual – The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab (20.70 MB) | 94 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Wound Bed Tissue Types: Presentation & Treatment
- Epithelial Tissue
- Granulation Tissue
- Healthy Granulation
- Hypergranulation
- Fibrin
- Scaffolding for granulation
- Characteristics of presentation
- Necrotic – When to remove, when to leave alone
- Slough – Devitalized, must be debrided
- Eschar – Devitalized
- Dry Gangrene – Necrosis/Tissue Demise
Wound Margin Issues and Strategies
- Epiboly – Rolled Edges
- Hyperkeratotic – Dry, Calloused Edges
- Jagged
- Epithelialization
- Peri-Wound Issues
- Macerated
- Desiccated
- Erythema
- Indurated
- Atrophic/Fibrotic
- Fluctuant
Characteristics of Common Wounds
- Phases of Healing
- Etiology, Appearance, Location, Exudates
- Arterial Insufficiency
- Venous Insufficiency
- Diabetic/Neuropathic
- Pressure Ulcers – Demystifying Staging
- Skin Tears
Hands-On Clinical Lab
- Using the latest in wound care model technology, participate in skill-based exercises in:
- Wound staging
- Tissue type identification
- Proper measuring techniques
- Tunneling/Undermining
- Wound care product awareness and application
HANDS-ON LAB
Wound Care Products
- Characteristics of Each Dressing Category
- Hydrogel, Hydrocolloid, Collagen
- Calcium Alginate/Hydrofiber
- Silver products, Foam, Honey
- Multi-layer compression
- Gauze/Composite
- Exudate determines dressing
Strategies to Select Primary Dressings for:
- Dry/Minimally Draining Wounds
- Hydrogel
- Oil emulsions
- Ringer’s Lactate impregnated
- Combinations
- Moderate/Heavy/Copious drainage
- Alginates/Hydrofibers
- Topical Medications
- Critically Colonized/Infected Wounds
- Silver Dressings
- Silver Alginates/Hydrofibers, Hydrogels and Collagens
- Antimicrobial impregnated dressings
- Enzymatic debriders
- Cleansing agents and other topicals
- Proper Application and Cost Considerations
- Alternative Options and Substitutions
Faculty
Kim Saunders, MSN/ED, RN, CWON®, CFCN Related seminars and products: 12
WOC Consulting, LLC
Kim Saunders, MSN/ED, RN, CWON®, CFCN, has extensive experiences as a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse across a variety of settings, including acute care, hospice, home health and skilled nursing facilities. As a respected expert in her field, Kim evolved her practice to be able to more fully share her insights as co-owner of WOC Consulting, LLC. In this role, she consults with healthcare systems on a variety of challenges that develop related to wound, ostomy, and incontinence-associated dermatitis. Some of the special projects her knowledge has been sought for include: guiding standardization of wound care formularies and pressure-relieving device selections, as well as a myriad of other processes to standardize and improve upon existing skin and wound care delivery. Her wound care experience goes beyond trouble-shooting the most challenging of patient wounds. It also includes expertise regarding the increasingly important ability to incorporate cost-effective care and reimbursement considerations at the bedside.
Kim is an active member of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ and the Advanced Wound Care Society. She has traveled the country extensively to deliver practice-changing wound care trainings to experienced healthcare professionals. Kim is also the author of the Wound Care Pocket Guide: Clinical Reference, Second Edition (PESI, 2017).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kim Saunders has an employment relationship with Pardee Home Health and WOC Consulting. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: Kim Saunders has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Kim Saunders – The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab
Sharpen Your Skills. Enhance Healing Outcomes. Deliver Wound Care with Clinical Confidence.
The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab by Kim Saunders is an advanced, clinically immersive training experience built specifically for nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals who are serious about mastering evidence-based wound management.
This course goes far beyond textbook theory—through detailed demonstrations, real-world simulations, and practical applications, it empowers you to identify, treat, and document a wide range of wounds with skillful accuracy. Whether you’re in acute care, long-term settings, outpatient services, or home health, this lab-style experience will elevate your proficiency and professional value.
What You’ll Gain From This Clinical Lab Experience
Structured for immediate clinical relevance, this hands-on training walks you through key aspects of wound evaluation and treatment that practitioners face every day. Here’s what you’ll explore:
Precise Wound Assessment Techniques
Learn how to conduct thorough evaluations, differentiate wound types, and document findings in a way that supports continuity of care and legal defensibility.
Dressing Selection & Application Mastery
Gain practical knowledge on choosing the most appropriate dressing materials based on moisture balance, infection risk, and wound depth—then practice correct application techniques.
Pressure Injury Staging & Documentation
Understand the nuances of staging pressure injuries and learn to distinguish them from moisture-associated damage and other dermatologic conditions.
De-escalating Chronic Wounds
Delve into interventions for stalled wounds, biofilm disruption, and advanced healing modalities that go beyond basic dressing changes.
Debridement Fundamentals
Explore the indications, contraindications, and methods for autolytic, enzymatic, and conservative sharp debridement in real-life patient scenarios.
Infection Identification & Management
Build competence in recognizing subtle signs of wound infection, initiating appropriate wound cultures, and aligning care with current antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.
Who Should Enroll
This program is tailored for healthcare professionals looking to solidify their wound care expertise, including:
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Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs)
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Wound Care Specialists and WOCNs
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Nurse Educators involved in clinical instruction
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Home Health Clinicians facing complex wound management in the field
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Rehab and Long-Term Care Nurses seeking sharper assessment and treatment skills
Whether you’re newly stepping into wound care or looking to deepen your clinical judgment, this program is designed to meet you at your level and raise the bar.
About Kim Saunders
Kim Saunders, MSN/ED, RN, CWON®, is a respected leader in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing with over 20 years of direct patient care and clinical education experience. Her teaching is known for being dynamic, clear, and immediately applicable. Kim has trained thousands of healthcare providers across the country, and her passion lies in elevating nursing practice through empowerment, precision, and excellence in care.
Why This Course Is a Must for Clinical Practitioners
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Hands-On Focus: Simulated practice scenarios make the content memorable and applicable.
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Evidence-Aligned: Based on the latest wound care standards and clinical practice guidelines.
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Reduces Errors, Improves Outcomes: Gain clarity on wound types, treatment rationale, and how to avoid common clinical pitfalls.
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Boosts Clinical Confidence: Leave with skills you can implement the next day, improving patient care and professional credibility.
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Ideal for Continuing Education: Perfect for CE hours, competency development, or certification prep.
Move Beyond Guesswork. Master the Art and Science of Wound Care.
From acute to chronic, pressure to vascular, The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab prepares you to face the wound care challenges of today’s healthcare environments—equipped, informed, and confident.
→ Enroll now to elevate your clinical impact through advanced wound care training.
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