CME University:
You are invited to participate in a free, web-based, multi-media CME, CPE,
CNE, course entitled
Exploring Biofilms
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Course Description
There are microbes that cause stubborn infections and are extremely difficult to eradicate with
conventional antibiotics. These bacteria arrange themselves into complex and tenacious
organisms that we call biofilms.
This course provides an orientation to the phenomenon of biofilms – what they are, why they
are a problem, and what can be done about them. It will help you as a practicing wound care
specialist to understand the role that biofilms play in chronic wound infections.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be better able to:
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Define biofilm bacteria and related terms
Explain the origin of biofilm theory, including traditional views of bacteria
List the three stages of biofilm growth
List current methods of detection and treatment for biofilms, as well as methods in
development
Apply appropriate protocols for managing biofilms to clinical practice
Provide accurate and appropriate counsel as part of the treatment team.
Provide appropriate care and counsel for patients and their families
Target Audience
This CME/CE initiative is designed to address the educational needs of physicians,
pharmacists, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved with the treatment
and management of patients with chronic wounds.
Faculty
Randall D. Wolcott, MD, CWS
Medical Director
Southwest Regional Wound Care Center
Lubbock, Texas
Physician Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist Continuing Education
Accreditation Statement
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Credit Designation
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0
contact hour(s) (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. (Universal
Activity Number - 0809-0000-14-126-H01-P)
Type of Activity
Application
Nursing Continuing Education
CNA/ANCC
This educational activity for 1.0 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for
Medicine (PIM).
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality (Required for Internet-based ACPE activities only)
Please see final activity for the policy on privacy and confidentiality that relates to this internet
activity.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other
individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or
apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All
identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. The existence or
absence of COI for everyone in a position to control content will be disclosed to participants
prior to the start of each activity.
Fee Information
There is no fee for this educational course.
A statement of credit will be issued immediately upon successful completion of the course.
Course available until February 28, 2016
Sponsored by
This course is supported by an educational grant from Smith & Nephew
CME University is an online eLearning platform dedicated to providing high quality,
independent CME initiatives for healthcare professionals.
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view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of their content. These activities will be
marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe
Flash, Apple Quicktime, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Powerpoint, Windows Media Player, and
Real Networks Real One Player.
*Register and access the course here.
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as part of its continuing mission to keep the healthcare profession informed.