Learning Objectives:
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS PRESENTATION THE ATTENDEES SHOULD
BE ABLE TO:
-Determine the biochemical signals and pathways associated with wound
healing
-Review the behavior of epidermal-dermal communication
-Discuss the structure and function of cell therapy in wound healing
-Discuss the rationale for utilizing advanced technology for the chronic
wound

Accreditation:
MD/DO:

This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing
Medical Education (NACCME)
NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates this continuing medical education activity for a
maximum of 1.5 category 1 credit(s) toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition
Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually
spent in the educational activity.
This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME
Essential Areas and Policies.

Podiatrists:
The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) is
approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of
continuing education in podiatric medicine.
This program is approved for 1.5 continuing education contact hour(s) or
0.15 CEU’s

Nurses:
ANCC: The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education
(NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This
continuing nursing education activity was approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Provider #: 110-3-E-04.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider
Number 13255 for 1.5 contact hours.

Off-Label/Unapproved Usage Disclosure:
This educational activity contains discussion of published and/or
investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Neither the
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, nor Organogenesis
recommends the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please
refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of
approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Faculty Disclosures:
All faculty participating in Continuing Education programs sponsored by the
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education are expected to
disclose to the meeting audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest
related to the content of their presentation. It is not assumed that these
financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty
presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.
Doctor Kirsner has disclosed that he has received research/grant support
from Organogenesis.
Doctor Steinberg has disclosed that he is a member of the speakers’ bureau
for Johnson & Johnson, KCI, Organogenesis and Smith & Nephew.
Doctor Tomic-Canic has disclosed that she has received research grant
support from the NIH

Commercial Supporter:
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Organogenesis

Peer Review:
In March, 2005 this continuing medical education activity was reviewed by
Allen Holloway, M.D. in order to resolve any faculty conflict of interest, to
insure clinical content validity, fair balance and that patient treatment
recommendations represent the standard of practice within the profession in
the United States

Sponsor:
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education

Expiration Date: June 30, 2006