Burn Hypertrophic Scars – What We Know, What We Need to Learn, and How We Can Help

1.  Criteria for successful completion include attendance at the entire individual session, completion/submission of the course evaluation form, and achieving a passing score on a post-test of at least 80%. 
2. No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company. 
3. This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing approver. (OBN-001-91) 
4. Expiration date for enduring materials will be on or before: December 3, 2026 
5. The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is dedicated to the healthcare professionals serving the burn community.  At the conclusion of the course, please direct all questions for the provider to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors at phoenixeducation@phoenix-society.org. A representative will respond to your questions.   

Learner Outcomes and Agenda: 

1. Overview of the topic from the presenter 
2. Describe the basic pathophysiology of burn scar.  
3. Identify the research needs related to burn scar  
4. Compare scar treatment approaches including conservative measures, medication injections, surgical scar revision, and LASER procedures. 
5. Describe the logistics and insurance coverage when reviewing laser providers 
6. Listen to each survivor’s experience with hypertrophic scarring and understand the impact on their recovery