Course Description
Understand the costs and causes of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs). Learn assessment and treatment options for DFUs along with long-term management strategies for DFUs.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the background and significance of diabetes
- Examine the etiology of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
- Identify assessment techniques for individuals at risk for developing diabetic foot ulcers
- Recognize the appropriate management methods of DFUs
Course Author
This course was developed as part of Medline’s Global Health Initiative and is an extension of an education collaboration in Argentina between local nurses in Salta, Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), and the Corporate Social Responsibility team at Medline.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for nurses and nursing assistants.
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This course is part of a four-course series on wound care. Click the links below to continue through the series.