Reduce Pain and Scar Tissue by the Use of Lasers in Burn Patients

Pittsburgh, PA US
March 4, 2026

 This presentation will discuss the management of hypertrophic scar management post burn injury with the use of lasers in the operating room.   Information will be shared on which laser is to be used and how to set up the laser for burn patient scar management. Before and after burn laser treatment photos will be shown and how improves movement and range of motion in burn patient

Target Audience

Nurses and Surgical Technicians

Learning Objectives

Identity the benefits of laser therapy for hypertrophic burn scar management.

Discuss the post op care of burn patient after laser therapy for hypertrophic burn scar management

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/04/2026
Course expires: 
04/02/2026
Event starts: 
03/04/2026 - 11:00am EST
Event ends: 
03/04/2026 - 12:00pm EST
UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States

Amber Johnson BSN, RN

Tracey Williams BSN,RN

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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