Foot and Nail Care: Neuropathic Foot Ulcers

The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify and describe nursing care issues related to Lower-Extremity Neuropathic Disease (LEND).

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Discuss three causes of neuropathy.
Identify three typical characteristics of foot and toe changes when neuropathy is present.
Describe methods of prevention and management for neuropathic foot ulcers.

This content is delivered in an enduring presentation and consists of handouts and test questions. The participant must complete all learning activities including an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion.

Presenter:
Debra Netsch, DNP, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN

1.0 contact hour awarded.
WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This content is delivered as an enduring material activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and test questions. To receive contact hours, the participant must complete all learning activities including the entire online program, an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion. The presenter and content developers reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. They further disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

Acknowledgement is given to the following development team for this 1 hour continuing education offering: Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN; Debra Netsch, DNP, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS

Contact Hours will be awarded 10-3-2016 through 10-3-2019. No contact hours will be awarded to participants who submit evaluation forms and post-tests after this date.

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner
FN104 – Foot and Nail Care in Patients with Lower Extremity Disease

The purpose of this activity is to enable the nurse at a basic to advanced practitioner level to identify and describe nursing care issues of lower extremity vascular disease..

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Discuss normal lower extremity vascular anatomy and physiology.
Identify physical assessment of lower extremities.
Identify pathological processes of the arterial, venous, and lymph systems.
Discuss management of vascular insufficiencies.
Describe presentations of cellulitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and atypical presentations.

This content is delivered as an enduring material activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and test questions. The participant must complete all learning activities including an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion.

Presenter:
Debra Netsch, DNP, ARNP, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN

1.0 contact hour awarded.
WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The presenter and planning committee reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. They further disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

Acknowledgement is given to the following development team for this 1 hour continuing education offering: Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN; Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS

The expiration date for this educational activity is 4-4-2020. No contact hours will be awarded to participants who submit evaluation forms and post-tests after this date.

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner
FN103 – FOOT AND NAIL CARE: Management of Common and Complex Problems

The purpose of this activity is to enable the nurse at a basic to advanced practitioner level to identify common and complex problems for foot and nail care.

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Describe common foot conditions, their clinical manifestation and the management of each.
Identify common nail conditions, their clinical manifestation and the management of each.
Describe the competencies for performing foot/nail care in the patient with foot and nail problems.

This content is delivered as an enduring material activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and test questions. The participant must complete all learning activities including an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion.

Presenter:
Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN

1.0 contact hour awarded.
WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The presenter and planning committee reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. They further disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

Acknowledgement is given to the following development team for this 1 hour continuing education offering: Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN; Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS

Contact Hours will be awarded through 4-4-2020. No contact hours will be awarded to participants who submit evaluation forms and post-tests after this date.

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner
FN102 – FOOT AND NAIL CARE: Prevention and Routine Care Provider-directed, Learner-paced Enduring Activity

The purpose of this educational activity is to enable the nurse at a basic to advanced practitioner level to provide routine and preventive foot and nail care.

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Describe general principles that guide maintenance of healthy feet and nails.
Discuss strategies and techniques for maintenance of healthy feet and nails.
Discuss procedures for clinical experience competencies in managing healthy feet and nails.

This content is delivered in a recorded webinar and consists of handouts and test questions. The participant must complete all learning activities including an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion.

Presenter:
Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN

1.0 contact hour awarded.
WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The presenter and planning committee reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. They further disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

Acknowledgement is given to the following development team for this 1 hour continuing education offering: Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN; Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS

Contact Hours will be awarded through 4-4-2020. No contact hours will be awarded to participants who submit evaluation forms and post-tests after this date.

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner
FN101 – FOOT AND NAIL CARE: Structure, Function and Assessment Provider-directed, Learner-paced Ednduring Activity

The purpose of this activity is to enable the nurse at a basic to advanced practitioner level to identify and describe the structures of the foot and nails.

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Discuss demographics and practice opportunities for Foot Care Nurses.
Describe the normal structure and function of the foot and nails.
Compare and contrast foot malformations related to structural changes, functional changes and management.
Identify assessment parameters related to care of the foot and nail.

This content is delivered as an enduring material activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and test questions. The participant must complete all learning activities including an assessment quiz with a passing score of 80% and the course evaluation. Following completion of these materials, the participant is able to print the certificate of completion.

Presenter:
Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN

1.0 contact hour awarded.
WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The presenter and planning committee reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. They further disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

Acknowledgement is given to the following development team for this 1 hour continuing education offering: Sheila Howes-Trammel MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWCN, CCCN, CFCN; Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS

Contact Hours will be awarded through 4/4/2020. No contact hours will be awarded to participants who submit evaluation forms and post-tests after this date.

Learner will have access to the course for 30 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner
This is the curriculum package for learners who are registering for all five CE offerings in Foot Care Nursing. A discount is included in the pricing for this 5-course curriculum package. Learners who prefer to purchase individual CE offerings should select individual courses from the Foot & Nail Care Catalog.

Becoming Certified:
CE Requirements
As of May 1st, 2015 the WOCNCB changed the requirements from 5 CEs to 24 CEs. WEB WOC offered 5 CEs that can be used toward certification.

Clinical Practicum Requirements
Forty hours of clinical practicum will need to be completed with a clinical preceptor meeting approved requirements in order to be eligible to sit for the certification exam. Nurses are responsible for setting up their own independent study clinical work. The WEB WOC Continuing Education Program is only a provider of the continuing education requirements set by the WOCNCB to become eligible to sit for the certification exam. For more information, please visit www.wocncb.org.

This content is presented in a recorded webinar and consists of handouts and test questions.

Learner will have access to the course for 90 days after purchase.
Skill Level: Beginner