PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT ABOUT BURN CARE -- SECOND DEGREE

Course overview

Second degree burns (also known as partial thickness burns) are often caused by scalding or flame exposure. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about second degree burn care, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.