Pressure Injuries & Wound Care in Older Adults (1.0 Contact Hour)
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This dermatology course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to recognize changes in skin integrity. Early recognition of changes in skin integrity is key to preventing pressure injuries in older adults, especially in senior living settings where mobility and skin fragility are common concerns. This course covers risk assessment, prevention strategies, and wound care fundamentals for nurses and senior living staff involved in routine skin monitoring and care planning. Who it's for: Nurses and senior living staff involved in skin monitoring and care planning. What you'll learn: Risk assessment, prevention, and wound care fundamentals for pressure injuries.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants
Licensed Nursing Assistant
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Accreditation statement:
Main Street Dermatology is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarding of contact hours:
Contact hours were determined from the total duration of interactive educational content (content, case-study review, and Q&A slides). Duration estimates were informed by a pilot study measuring participant engagement and time-on-task for each component; the summed mean duration equals 1.0 hour. Participants will be awarded 1.0 contact hour after successful completion of the following:
•Participation and review of 100% of activity
•Submission of post-learner survey
Commercial support and disclosures:
This activity is free of commercial interest. All individuals in a position to control content disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Expiration date:
The expiration date of this enduring material is 8/1/2029.
Learning objective:
At the conclusion of this educational activity, 70% of participants will report improved knowledge and skills on this topic as evidenced by post-learner survey data.