Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
This introductory session provides primary care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills for managing acute and chronic wounds. Designed for those with limited wound care experience, it covers wound classification, healing stages, and evidence-based techniques for cleaning, dressing selection, and infection prevention. Participants will also learn when to refer patients to wound care specialists. By the session's end, attendees will feel more confident in wound care management and understand available resources for advanced cases.
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Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
| TOMA Woundcare Presentation AguirreNemeth (6.36 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Denise Nemeth is a fourth-year medical student at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) in San Antonio, TX. She is originally from a small rural Texas town on the US/Mexico Border. Ms. Nemeth completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2011 from UT San Antonio, followed by a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at UT Health San Antonio. Ms. Nemeth returned to her community to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) upon graduation in 2015, serving her community as a General Surgery PA under the mentorship of three skillful surgeons who trained her to navigate the unique challenges of practicing in the surgical setting in a rural community. She eventually became the first midlevel provider in her community to be a Certified Wound Specialist with the American Board of Wound Management. S/D Nemeth has applied for Match 2025 and is in the process of matching to General Surgery residency. Ms. Nemeth is an active member American College of Surgeons, the Latino Surgical Society (LSS), and the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS). She is a member of the Diversity, Leadership and Professional Development (DLPD) and Community Practice Committees of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She has a particular interest in DEI, Latinx health, wound healing, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive surgery.
Heather Aguirre D.O. is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Wound Care and Obesity Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth Texas. Following graduation, she completed her residency at Christus Spohn Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi where she served as Co-Chief Resident. Dr. Aguirre has served as Medical Director at Rollins Brooks Center for Wound Care in Lampasas, Texas, Central Texas Wound Healing Associates in Killeen, WoundCentrics in San Antonio, Wound Evolution in San Antonio and Hill Country Wound Care and Hyperbarics in San Antonio. She is Founder and CEO of Neoteric HealthCare and Luxxe Wellness and Beauty. She is also Associate Professor and Family Medicine Clerkship Director at University of Incarnate Ward Osteopathic Medical School. She is an active member of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association where she served as President for the year 2021-2022. Dr. Aguirre is strongly committed to serving God, her community and the Osteopathic profession.