Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UIS-V2
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the 3 layers of the skin.
Recognize the causes and signs of pressure injuries.
Recognize contagious skin conditions and measures to take to prevent spreading them.
Recall strategies a person can take to support healthy skin.
Describe the differences between chronic and contagious skin conditions.
Outline:
Understanding the Integumentary System
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Integumentary System
The Function of the Skin
Anatomy of the Skin
Indicator of Health
Medications
Defense Barrier
Risk Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Pressure Injuries
How Pressure Injuries Form
Stages of Pressure Injuries
Other Causes of Skin Injury
Review
Summary
Section 4: Chronic Skin Conditions
What Makes it Chronic
Dry Skin
Age Related
Skin Tears
Cellulitis
Cancer
Eczema
Psoriasis
Summary
Section 5: Contagious Skin Conditions
Understanding Contagious Conditions
Scabies
LICE
Herpes Virus
Impetigo
Review
Summary
Section 6: Strategies for Healthy Skin
Healthy Skin
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN
Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.