Group Living Course 1119 - Wound Prevention & Management

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Educator DIRECT CARE TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTER INC

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This course equips group home caregivers with essential skills to prevent, identify, and manage pressure wounds. Learn practical strategies, from repositioning and nutrition to wound care techniques, to protect resident skin health and enhance quality of life.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators

Assisted Living Community Administrator

2h Resident Centered Care and Quality of Life to include Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Investigation

2h Gerontology and Special Populations

Disclosure statements

This course is designed to provide general educational guidance for group home staff, direct care workers, and paraprofessional caregivers on the prevention and management of pressure wounds (also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores) in residential care environments.

The material presented in this course is informational only and does not replace professional medical training, clinical judgment, or licensed healthcare services. This course does not certify participants in wound care or authorize them to perform medical procedures that require clinical licensure.

Caregivers should always follow their facility's policies and procedures, consult with licensed nurses or physicians regarding wound care decisions, and comply with state and federal regulations governing care in licensed residential settings.

All practices related to pressure wound assessment, dressing, and treatment must be carried out under the direction of appropriately licensed healthcare professionals.