About this Program
This educational event will further the student’s knowledge as it pertains to preventative skincare. Together the faculty and students will explore topics such as: how to identify persons at risk for skin breakdown, interventions to prevent skin breakdown in at-risk populations, and what to do should they encounter skin breakdown. Students will gain insight into what to assess, when to inform, and how to carry out basic care for common skin conditions including pressure injuries, circulatory issues, trauma, moisture-related skin damage, thermal injuries, and skin and nail fungus. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of attendance.
Time: 4 hours
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: $75.00 + tax
Additional Details
Objectives:
At the end of this event, students will be able to:
- Identify factors that put persons at risk for skin damage
- Describe common skincare measures to prevent skin injury
- Discuss what common skin damage such as pressure injuries, skin tears, and leg ulcers look like, are caused by and where they are most often located
- Identify signs of new or worsening skin damage such as pressure, incontinence-associated dermatitis, foot fungus, and yeast in skin folds
- Discuss strategies to manage skin damage such as pressure injuries, skin tears, incontinence-associated dermatitis, for example, as an unregulated care provider
- Explore strategies to reinforce the healthy habits of those cared for
