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About this Program
Why do we need the Skin Health Advocate and Resource Professional (SHARP) Program?
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 "SHARP" 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 SHARP Program?
Learners complete 22 highly interactive on-line modules, eight synchronous webinars, two robust assignments, 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 SHARP Program delivered?
The program includes:
- online modules which have the participants reviewing best practice recommendation documents
- watching educational videos
- completing knowledge check questions
- reviewing case studies.
Live webinars for each wound etiology occur twice annually. The webinars are led by interprofessional faculty and have learners discussing their success in applying their new knowledge and enablers and barriers to practice change. Using live polling, learners also discuss complex wound cases presented by faculty, demonstrating the application of best practices in the prevention and management of wounds. Archived versions of webinars are available for viewing should the learner not be able to attend the live sessions.
NOTE: learners are not eligible to receive academic credits for the time spent viewing archived webinars.
What do I need to do to complete the SHARP Program?
In addition to completing the online modules, webinars, and two assignments learners are encouraged to interact with each other and faculty in the online asynchronous discussion forum. Interprofessional faculty will discuss learner questions and post interesting research articles and resources for discussion.
What do I receive once I have completed the SHARP Program?
Once the learner successfully completes all the components of this interprofessional program, they will receive a Letter of Accreditation from Wounds Canada and, 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, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. learners may also be eligible to claim the following credits:
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ (1 credit/hour) Group Learning: 12.0 credits (1.5 credits for each webinar)
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ (1 credit/hour) Self Learning: 26.5 credits (asynchronous modules)
- Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 38.5 hours (12.0 hours for webinars; 26.5 hours for asynchronous modules)
- American Medical Association Category 1: 38.5 credits (12.0 hours for webinars; 26.5 hours for asynchronous modules)
- European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 38.5 credits (12.0 hours for webinars; 26.5 hours for asynchronous modules)
Time: 43.5 hours on average to complete, self-paced
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 UlcersThis 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:
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 InjuriesThis 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 6, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1900 PM EST
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 ComplicationsThis 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 13, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 1900 PM EST
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 TearsThis 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 20, 2023,at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, August 22, 2023,at 1900 PM EST
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 UlcersThis 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 4, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023,at 1900 PM EST
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 BurnsThis 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. Webinar Dates/Times:
- Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 1900 PM EST
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.
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 25, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 1900 PM EST
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 damageThis 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 8, 2023, at 1200 PM EST
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1900 PM EST
Assignment #1: Learners will apply one of two validated risk assessment tools (Inlow's 60-second Diabetic Foot Screen or the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk) to five case studies. Using the information provided in the case studies and the findings of their risk assessments, learners will then be required to answer a series of questions about each case study posed on accompanying tracking sheets.
Assignment #2: Learners will apply the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) Tool 3.0 to five case studies. Using the information provided in the case studies and the findings of their risk assessments, learners will then be required to answer a series of questions about each case study posed on accompanying tracking sheets.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin the course...
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