Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which involves patients breathing 100% pure oxygen from a hyperbaric chamber with the goal of filling the blood with enough oxygen to repair tissues. Wounds are damaging to blood vessels, so they release fluid that leaks into the Read More
The wildly popular Dermatology Core Curriculum program from CoreMedSource is the most comprehensive online course available, providing real-world clinical knowledge to help prepare you for a career in dermatology and provide confidence for clinical dermatology practice. George Cohen, MD, CoreMedSource Physician Director for Disparities and Diversity, Dermatology, and Pharmacology has dedicated his career to academic Read More
The approved definition of a Derm NP, according to the Dermatology NP Coalition is “… an advanced practice registered nurse licensed as a nurse practitioner who specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and advocacy of individuals and communities with health and illness of the hair, skin, and nails.” The number of nurse practitioners (NPs) specializing in Read More
Today we hear from our own Marisa Stringer, NP-C, CANS, and APRN Director here at CoreMedSource. She explains what a typical day for her is like at Pine Belt Dermatology, where she specializes in dermatology care and aesthetics, which include cosmetic injections and dermal fillers, acne, psoriasis, and screening and treating skin cancer. She explains how Read More
Enhanced Patient Care Are you an NP or PA considering sub specialty training? Advanced practice providers that sub-specialize in a particular area (or areas) acquire clinical knowledge and skillsets that allow them to provide the highest standard of care to their patients. Since they have been specially trained in the most current methods of treatment Read More
Are you searching for a wound care course to fit your lifestyle, expectations, and professional goals? Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students early in their training are talking about CoreMedSource’s Wound Care Basic Core Curriculum. Wound care is projected to be a driving factor in the future of healthcare. With rising rates of illness, an Read More
