Wound Academy Course 4: The Role of Collagen in Wound Healing
Course description
This course explores the following areas:
- Collagen, matrix metalloproteinases and normal wound healing
- When is a wound chronic?
- Acute wound healing versus chronic wound healing
- T.I.M.E. and wound bed preparation
- Functions of collagen dressings in wound healing
Learning objectives
Discuss the role of collagen and matrix metalloproteinases in chronic wounds.
Describe the differences between acute and chronic wounds.
Discuss the T.I.M.E. principles of wound management.
Available Credit
- 2.50 Contact hours
Activity Availability
Available:
01/01/2000
Expires:
07/01/2014
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