In this burn care education, Dr. Bounthavy Homsombath discusses the following:
- Assessment of the pediatric burn wound
- Etiology of burn injuries
- Pediatric physiological considerations for the operating room
- Autografts (full thickness and split thickness)
- Skin substitutes and dermal regeneration
Dr. Homsombath is the burn medical director at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta - the largest burn facility in the United States - and has more than 15 years experience as a burn and wound surgeon.
The course takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
ACCREDITATION
CMEs for Physicians/APPs
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Northside Hospital and Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. Northside Hospital is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Northside Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CEH for Fire/EMS
This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 0.75 Basic and 0.75 Advanced CEH.
General Attendance
This activity also offers general attendance continuing education certificates for nurses and other professions for which we we do not currently provide accreditation.