Why do we need a Super Program on wounds?
To prevent wounds and their complications, it is imperative that front-line health-care clinicians acquire the knowledge to identify patients at risk for wounds and to implement appropriate preventative and treatment measures, using a systematic approach.
What is the Super Program?
This self-paced, multi-faceted, comprehensive and longitudinal program is based on the best available evidence, including the content of Wounds Canada’s Foundations of Best Practice for Skin and Wound Management articles, with the aim of increasing health-care clinicians competencies in wound prevention and care.
What is included in the Super Program?
Students complete 23 highly interactive on-line modules, eight synchronous webinars, two robust outcomes measures, and participate in an asynchronous discussion forum manned by interprofessional faculty. Topics addressed in this include skin and wound anatomy and physiology, the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle, local wound care, and the prevention and management of common wound types, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wound complications, skin tears, venous leg ulcers, burns, peripheral arterial ulcers, and moisture-associated skin damage.
How is the Super Program delivered?
The program includes online modules having the participants reviewing best practice recommendation documents, watching educational videos, completing knowledge check questions, and reviewing case studies.Live webinars for each wound etiology occur twice annually. The webinars are lead by interprofessional faculty and have students discussing their success in applying their new knowledge and enablers and barriers to practice change. Using live polling, students also discuss complex wound cases presented by faculty, demonstrating the application of best practices in the prevention and management of wounds. Archived version available for viewing should the student not be able to attend the live session.
NOTE: students are not eligible to receive academic credits for the time spent viewing archived webinars.
What do I need to do to complete the Super Program?
In addition to completing the online modules, webinars, and two assignments/outcome measures* students are encouraged to interact with each other and faculty in the online asynchronous discussion forum. Interprofessional faculty will discuss student questions and post interesting research articles and resources for discussion.
*These assignments include implementing either a pressure injury risk assessment tool or diabetic foot screen during five different patient encounters and a validated wound assessment tool during a minimum of five different patient encounters.
What do I receive once I have completed the Super Program?
Once the student successfully completes all the components of this interprofessional program, they will receive a Certificate of Completion from Wounds Canada or, if a minimum of 39.0 hours has been completed, a joint Certificate of Completion in Continuing Professional Development from Wounds Canada and Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Students may also be eligible to claim the following credits:
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ (1 credit/hour) Group Learning: 42.0 credits
- Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 42.0 hours
- American Medical Association Category 1: 42.0 credits
- European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 42.0 credit
Time: 45 hours on average to complete, self-paced
Pre-requisites: None
Program cost: $1,750.00 + tax
Additional Details
Program components (courses):
APHA01M: Introduction to Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document, Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing, and will test their knowledge of the critical components described within.
APHA02M: Anatomy and Physiology: Skin
This interactive course builds on the contents of the Wound Canada document “Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing” and takes a more in-depth look at the structure and functions of our two layers of skin, our dermal appendages, and underlying structures.
APHA03M: Anatomy and Physiology: Principles of Wound Healing
This interactive course builds on the contents of the Wounds Canada document “Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing” and takes a more in-depth look at the four phases of wound healing. This course also helps students differentiate between acute and chronic wounds and introduces them to the multiple factors that can interfere with wound healing.
BPWA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Wounds
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management Wounds” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for wounds.
BPWA02M: The Wound Prevention and Management Cycle
This interactive course builds on the contents of the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Wounds” and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC).
BPWB02M: Local Wound Care
This interactive case-based course builds on the contents of the Wounds Canada document, Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Wounds, and takes a more in-depth look at the components of local wound care including cleansing, debridement, and bacterial balance and moisture management.
BPWB01M: Common Wound Types
This interactive course builds on the contents of the series of Wounds Canada Best Practice Recommendation documents and provides a general overview of common wound types, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, skin tears, burns, and venous leg ulcers.
BPDA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document, “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for diabetic foot complications.
BPDB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPDA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a diabetic foot ulcer.
BPDC01W: Webinar A for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (
pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPPA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for pressure injuries.
BPPB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPPA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a pressure injury.
BPPC01W: Webinar A for Pressure Injuries
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (
pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPSA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Surgical Wound Complications
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Surgical Wound Complications” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence surgical wound complication rates.
BPSB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Surgical Wound Complications
This interactive case-based course builds on the contents of BPSA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Surgical Wound Complications and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a surgical wound complication.
BPSC01W: Webinar A for Surgical Wound Complications
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (
pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPTA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for skin tears.
BPTB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPTA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a skin tear.
BPTC01W: Webinar A for Skin Tears
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (
pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPVA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for patients with or at risk for venous leg ulcers.
BPVB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
This interactive case-based course builds on the contents of BPVA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a venous leg ulcer.
BPVC01W: Webinar A for Venous Leg Ulcers
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (
pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPBA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Burns
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document, "Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Burns" and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for burns.
BPBB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Burns
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPBA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Burns and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a burn.
BPBC01W: Webinar A for Burns
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
BPAA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Peripheral Arterial Ulcers
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Peripheral Arterial Ulcers” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for peripheral arterial ulcers.
BPAB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Peripheral Arterial Ulcers
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPAA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Peripheral Arterial Ulcers and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with a peripheral arterial ulcer.
BPAC01W: Webinar A for Peripheral Arterial Ulcers
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, November 25, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
BPMA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Moisture-associated Skin Damage
This course will direct students to critically review the Wounds Canada document “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Moisture-associated Skin Damage” and will test their knowledge of the critical components needed to positively influence outcomes for their patients with or at risk for moisture-associated skin damage.
BPMB01M: Introduction to Applying Best Practice for the Prevention and Management of Moisture-associated Skin Damage
This interactive case-based course builds on the information presented in BPMA01M: Introduction to Best Practice in the Prevention and Management of Moisture-associated Skin Damage and takes a more in-depth look at the components and application of the Wound Prevention and Management Cycle (WPMC) to a person living with moisture-associated skin damage.
BPMC01W: Webinar A for Moisture-associated skin damage
This live, interactive webinar, facilitated by Wounds Canada faculty, serves to recap the critical learning points emphasized in the program's courses and demonstrate knowledge application via case discussions. As well, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss facilitators and barriers to knowledge use, and explore sustainable strategies for implementing practice change. The webinar will also provide students the opportunity to ask faculty questions they may have about the program content.
Live webinar dates:
- Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
- Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1200 PM EST
Please note: if you are unable to participate in the live offerings, there will be an archived version available for viewing which will fulfill the progression requirements of the program. You will be invited to attend the live webinar once the previous program requirements (pre-requisite program and program modules) are completed.
Outcome Measure (Assignment) #1: Students will select one of three validated risk assessment tools (Inlow's 60-second Diabetic Foot Screen, Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, or Braden QD Scale) and complete the tool during a minimum of five different patient encounters in their clinical practice. In collaboration with each patient, the student will then identify at least one SMART goal and three interventions to address any identified risk factors.
Outcome Measure (Assignment) #2: Students will select one of three validated wound assessment tools (Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool, Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing, or Photographic Wound Assessment Tool) and complete the tool during a minimum of five different patient encounters in their clinical practice. In collaboration with each patient, the student will then identify at least one SMART goal and three interventions to address any local wound care issues, e.g., the presence of non-viable tissue, increased bacterial burden, moisture imbalance, etc.
