2 Hrs Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention – Illinois Nursing

2 Hrs Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention – Illinois Nursing

• Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Provider Number: 236.000249
• Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
• 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate
• Improve patient outcomes and reduce preventable complications with this 2-hour Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention course for Illinois nurses. You’ll review the wound healing process, learn how to assess and classify wounds, choose appropriate dressings, prevent and manage infection, and apply evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries. The course is fully online and self-paced—log in and out anytime without losing your place—and you’ll receive an instant certificate upon completion (also emailed).

✅ Who Should Take This Course?

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Nurses working in long-term care, med-surg, home health, wound clinics, rehab, and hospital settings
• Any nurse responsible for skin checks, dressing changes, care plans, or pressure injury prevention

Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

• Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
• RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
• APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (additional specialty and pharmacology-related requirements may apply).
• This course provides 2 hours of Illinois Nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward your renewal total.
• Recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. Keep your certificate with your renewal records in case of audit.

How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

• Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and renewal cycle
• Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period
• Step 3: Complete any required-topic CE that applies to you
• Step 4: Complete elective CE hours, including this 2-hour course
• Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime)
• Step 6: Download your instant certificate (also emailed) and save it for your records
• Step 7: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to CE completion as required

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (2 Hours)

Hour 1: Fundamentals of Wound Care

• Subtopic A: Understanding Wound Healing Phases
• Overview of the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases of wound healing and what supports proper tissue repair.
• Subtopic B: Classification of Wounds
• Differentiating acute vs. chronic wounds, surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers to guide appropriate care planning.
• Subtopic C: Principles of Wound Assessment
• Key factors in evaluation including size, depth, tissue type, exudate, odor, and infection indicators.
• Subtopic D: Wound Dressing Selection and Application
• Types of dressings, appropriate uses, and best practices for moisture balance, protection, and healing support.
• Subtopic E: Infection Control in Wound Management
• Strategies to prevent wound infection, reduce complications, address biofilm concerns, and support antibiotic stewardship.
• Subtopic F: Case Studies in Wound Care
• Real-world scenarios that reinforce practical decision-making, documentation, and patient-centered wound management.

Hour 2: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Advanced Wound Management

• Subtopic A: Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers
• Identifying at-risk patients using clinical assessment and risk scales (including tools like the Braden Scale).
• Subtopic B: Prevention Strategies for Pressure Ulcers
• Evidence-based interventions such as repositioning schedules, skin care, moisture control, and pressure redistribution devices.
• Subtopic C: Advanced Wound Care Therapies
• Innovative approaches including negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), growth factors, and skin grafting concepts for complex wounds.
• Subtopic D: Nutrition’s Role in Wound Healing
• How protein intake, hydration, and key micronutrients influence tissue repair, immune function, and recovery.
• Subtopic E: Patient and Caregiver Education in Wound Prevention
• Teaching self-care strategies, warning signs, and prevention techniques for patients with chronic wounds or limited mobility.
• Subtopic F: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Wound Care
• Documentation standards, informed consent basics, and legal responsibilities related to wound assessment and treatment decisions.

Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

• Instant certificate of completion (download + email)
• 100% online and self-paced
• Log in/out anytime without losing your place
• Credits reported within 24 hours when state reporting is required
• Money-back guarantee
• Trusted provider for 10+ years
• Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

• Is this course approved for Illinois nursing CE?
• Yes. Approved by IDFPR under Provider Number 236.000249.
• How many hours is this course?
• 2 hours (120 minutes).
• Is this course 100% online and self-paced?
• Yes. Complete it anytime, from any device.
• Can I log in and out without losing progress?
• Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.
• Do I get a certificate right away?
• Yes. You’ll receive an instant certificate upon completion (download + email).
• Does this course count toward Illinois renewal requirements?
• Yes. It provides 2 hours of Illinois Nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit.
• Does Illinois require providers to report nursing CE?
• Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. Keep your certificate for your records in case of audit.
• What topics are covered?
• Wound healing phases, wound classification and assessment, dressing selection, infection control, pressure injury risk and prevention, advanced wound therapies, nutrition, patient education, and legal/ethical considerations.
• Who should take this course?
• Nurses involved in skin integrity checks, dressing changes, care plans, discharge education, and prevention of pressure injuries.
• Are there any extra fees at checkout?
• No. $19.99 with no added or extra fees.
• What if I need help while taking the course?
• Call or text 1-800-698-2770.
• Is there a refund policy?
• Yes. You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.