(FORT WORTH, TX) — Healthpoint, Ltd., a Fort Worth-based company committed to advancing the science and innovation of wound care, was recently named to Training Magazine’s Top 125 List for 2010. This is the first year that Healthpoint applied to be named to the Training Top 125, finishing 104 among all companies.

    The 2010 Training Top 125 is an annual ranking that honors organizations that offer outstanding employer-sponsored workforce training and development. Other companies recognized in the Top 125 include Microsoft, Cisco, Bank of America, and the US Navy.

    “Healthpoint is committed to providing the resources necessary for any employee to exceed both their personal and professional goals,” said Jimmy Kitson, Director of Sales Training and Development for Healthpoint. “It is truly an honor to be recognized by Training Magazine as one of the top companies in the United States for the training and development of our employees.”

    In 2009, Healthpoint successfully combined innovative and cost effective courses geared towards the development of all employees. Examples of these training and development initiatives include:

• Healthpoint University: A blended learning curriculum combining online courses and practical training geared to assist Healthpoint’s sales force to meet the needs of the medical community. All sales employees receive over 280 hours of training in their first year with the company and an additional 40-80 hours of training each year thereafter.
• Healthpoint Online Management Training website: With access to over 180 online courses, all managers and trainers have the ability to develop their skills in a wide variety of topics including coaching, executive writing, and leadership skills.
• Developmental Resource Library: All employees have access to hundreds of courses through the Tape Rental Library. This resource is available at no cost to all employees.
• Individual Development Plans for all employees: All managers create an individual development plan for each employee, outlining areas for increased effectiveness, productivity and personal growth. These plans are monitored and updated throughout the year.

    Healthpoint plans to expand their training initiatives in 2010 with additional courses for both home office and field-based employees, according to Mr. Kitson.

    “I am very proud of our training and human resource groups for all of the years of diligent efforts to make our training department one of the best, which culminated in achieving this prestigious award,” states Travis Baugh, President and Chief Operating Officer of Healthpoint. “Although we always knew within Healthpoint that our training group was top notch, it is quite satisfying to have this kind of recognition by an industry icon like Training Magazine.”

    For the 10th year in a row, an outside research and statistical data company, under the guidance of Training Magazine, developed the Top 125 list. The companies are scored based on quantitative and qualitative data supplied by applicants, including best training practices, evaluation methods, and outstanding training initiatives. For more information about Training Magazine’s Top 125 visit www.trainingmag.com.

Healthpoint, Ltd.

    Since 1992, Healthpoint has been dedicated to innovative technologies for the prevention and treatment of acute, chronic and burn-related wounds. The company is presently focused on the research and development of novel biologics and pharmaceuticals intended to improve clinical and quality of life outcomes. Currently marketed products include: Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment, OASIS® Wound Matrix, HYDROFERA BLUE® Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings, SURGICEPT® Waterless Surgical Hand Antiseptic and ULTRACEPT™ Antiseptic Handwash. Healthpoint is also committed to advancing the care and treatment of wounds through support of industry leading continuing education from THE WOUND INSTITUTE®.

    Healthpoint is a DFB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. affiliate company and is based in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.healthpoint.com.

    Oasis is a registered trademark of Cook Biotech, Inc.

    Hydrofera Blue is a registered trademark of Hydrofera LLC.

    Santyl, Surgicept, and Wound Institute are registered trademarks of Healthpoint, Ltd.

    Ultracept is a trademark of Healthpoint, Ltd.