Faculty Speakers
- Peter Kwan, MD
- Laura Johnson, MD
- Philip Chang, MD
- Elizabeth Mann Salinas, RN, PhD
- Pat Colston, RM
- Kathleen Hollowed, RN, MS
2018 ABLS Advisory Committee
| Tam N. Pham, MD, FACS | Kathleen A. Hollowed, RN, MSN (Lead Nurse Planner) |
| Christopher K. Craig, MMS, PA-C | Lisa Rae , MD, MS |
| Gerarda M. Bozinko, RN, MSN, CCRN | Laura S. Johnson, MD, FACS |
| Peter Kwan, BScE, MD, PhD, FRCSC | Amanda P. Bettencourt, RN, MSN |
| Elizabeth A. Mann-Salinas, RN, PhD | David H. Ahrenholz, MD, FACS |
| Philip H. Chang, MD | Kathe M. Conlon, BSN, RN, MSHS (Nurse Planner) |
| Alice M. Fagin, MD, FACS | Gretchen J. Carrougher, MN, RN |
| Joseph Molnar, MD, PhD, FACS | Kevin K. Chung, MD, FCCM |
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other burn care providers
Approval
Release Date: September 1, 2018
Review Date: September 1, 2022
Extension Date: December 31, 2023
Post-tests must be completed during the approval period with a passing score of 80% or higher to earn CE. No refunds will be issued if the activity is not completed within the approval period.
This activity has been approved for 5 continuing education/contact hours
Review Date: September 1, 2022
Extension Date: December 31, 2023
Post-tests must be completed during the approval period with a passing score of 80% or higher to earn CE. No refunds will be issued if the activity is not completed within the approval period.
This activity has been approved for 5 continuing education/contact hours
Objectives
- Define the magnitude and severity of an injury.
- Identify and establish priorities of treatment.
- Apply correct methods of physiological monitoring.
- Determine the appropriate guidelines for transfer of a patient, including factors of time, facility, and method of transport.
- Provide primary treatment of the burn area, associated injuries, and common complications within the first 24 hours post-burn.
Content outline
- Manual
- Recorded Chapter and Case Study Lectures
- Quizzes
- Post-test
- Course evaluation
Accreditation Statement
The American Burn Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Burn Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Burn Association is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is accredited for 5 nursing contact hours.
The American Burn Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Burn Association is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is accredited for 5 nursing contact hours.
Faculty Disclosures
The planners and faculty for this activity do not have any relationships to disclose unless listed below. Any relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies are mitigated according to ACCME Standards prior to the start of the activity.Joseph Molnar, MD, PhD, FACS:
- Integra - Consulting, Contracted Research, Teaching/Speaking
- Abbott Nutrition - Consulting, Speaking/Teaching
- SpectraMD - Consulting, Contracted Research
- Polynovo - Contracted Research
- Osiris - Contracted Research
- Milliken - - Contracted Research
- K-laser - Contracted Research
Successful Completion
- Download and read ABLS manual
- View each chapter lecture and complete chapter quizzes
- View case study lectures
- Complete post-test with a passing score of 80% or higher in two (2) attempts
- Complete course evaluation
Commercial Support
This activity has no commercial support.