This course was developed for healthcare providers to learn safe and effective methods of debridement. Debridement can be accomplished surgically (instrument/sharp), chemically with enzymes, mechanically, biologically with use of maggot therapy, or by autolysis. Each modality has advantages, disadvantages, indications for use, and risks. A review of anatomy and physiology, legal and safety factors, potential complications, and techniques of debridement will be presented. Debridement techniques will be practiced in a skills lab setting utilizing porcine models. Upon completion of this course, a certificate of attendance will be awarded and the participants will be encouraged to return to their practice settings for hands-on patient experience and competency demonstration.
