Lunch & Learn I Wound infection and biofilm
We are excited to invite Smith and Nephew to collaborate with APodA on an upcoming webinar series titled "Lunch and Learn" scheduled in May 2025. This series will consist of four 30-minute webinars, held weekly, focusing on wound management topics, including case studies. Why not register for all four!
The theme for May 2025 will be 'Advanced Wound Care Strategies for Podiatrists: Navigating the Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme and Enhancing Lower Limb Management.'
This comprehensive series of webinars is designed specifically for podiatrists to enhance their expertise in wound care management, focusing on the latest evidence-based practices, advanced technologies, and clinical strategies. Participants will gain practical insights into assessing, treating, and preventing lower limb wounds, particularly in patients with diabetes.
Learning Objectives for this theme:
- Analyse the latest evidence-based approaches to effectively assess, treat, and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme, including eligibility criteria, product selection, and reimbursement processes.
- Foster effective communication strategies to educate patients on wound care management and prevention strategies for long-term health.
Join us for the 3rd webinar on the topic Wound infection and biofilm
Overview: This insightful webinar delves into the critical aspects of identifying and managing wound infections and biofilm formation. The session will cover the pathophysiology of biofilm development, the impact on wound healing, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment.
Learning outcomes:
List the key clinical signs and symptoms of an infected DFU.
Explain the pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers and how infection develops
Implement evidence-based wound care strategies, including appropriate dressing selection and offloading techniques.
The Presenter
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Stephanie Finlayson
BCI, BPodiatry (Distinction)
Stephanie is passionate about optimal healthcare, patient connection and the future of Podiatry.
Stephanie is a Brisbane-based Podiatrist and clinical educator with experience in private practice, community health, Indigenous health care and multidisciplinary team care for optimal health outcomes.
She has a special interest in High Risk Podiatry and is currently working in the public health sector delivering acute podiatric care for wound healing and amputation prevention.
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The Moderator
Joseph Frenkel
B. Pod. | M. Sc. | Grad. Dip. Derm.
Joseph is a Podiatrist and Academic with a decade of study and over 20 years of clinical experience. His primary work is in Podiatric Dermatology and is currently the consulting Podiatrist at the Skin Health Institute, as well as in his private practice Heel Me Podiatry. Joseph also holds academic positions at several Universities and both in Australia and internationally, is a reviewer for medical journals and regularly presents locally and abroad.
He also founded and actively runs the Podiatric Dermatology Interest Group on Facebook which now has close to 4,500 members worldwide.
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Event Details
When: |
Thursday 15 May 2025 |
Where: |
Webinar (online) |
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This webinar will start at: |
Cost: |
APodA Member: Free |
CPD Hours: |
30 mins Category 1 Professional Development |
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Contact: |
Australian Podiatry Association |
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Important Information:
- APodA webinars are recorded and are available for members only to view at any time and at no cost in the Member Resource section on the website located in the webinar library.
- Members can log this activity in the CPD portal to track their CPD activity for the year. To access the CPD portal click on Member Centre and using the menu on the left, click on
My CPD - Only participants who attend the webinar by logging in to the Zoom link provided and are actively online are issued a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be issued within 3 - 5 business days after the event
- CPD Terms and Conditions