Build confident, evidence-based decision-making skills in one of healthcare's most misunderstood interventions: support surfaces. Complete this online professional development course and earn a shareable, verifiable digital badge.
100% Online Program
12.5 contact hours
digital badge included
$400
optional $100 transcription services fee
Offered 5 times throughout the year
Self-paced course. Must complete within 8 weeks!
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Education & Credentials:
B.S., Health Sciences, MCP Hahnemann University (Drexel University), Philadelphia, PA
MPT, Master of Physical Therapy, MCP Hahnemann University (Drexel University), Philadelphia, PA
CWS, Certified Wound Specialist, American Board of Wound Management
PT, Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Meet the Course Designer: Kristen Thurman, Bs, MPT, pt, cws
Kristen is the Vice President of Product Management & Clinical Affairs at Agiliti Health, Inc.
As a licensed physical therapist (25+ years) and a certified wound specialist (20+ years), her experience spans all healthcare settings from provider and industry perspectives. She has published and lectured on topics including wound care, pressure injury prevention and treatment, and support surfaces.
Kristen is the immediate past Chair of both the Support Surface Standards Initiative Committee and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Support Surfaces Committee. She is an expert member of the International Standards Organization for Assistive Products for Tissue Integrity and also serves as a Panel Member and a past Board Liaison of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.
areas of expertise:
- Pressure injury prevention and treatment
- Support surface selection and evaluation
- Clinical education and competency development
- Healthcare quality and patient safety
- Standards, guidelines, and evidence-based practice
