Atlantis Educational Center Pressure Ulcer

Course overview

In this course student are introduced to Pressure Ulcers and Skin Care and key structures and functions of the skin, how skin changes throughout the lifespan, the causative factors contributing to pressure ulcer occurrence, stage of pressure ulcer development, risk factors leading to the development of pressure ulcers, the characteristics of a validated and reliable pressure ulcer risk assessment tool, Complete thorough skin and pain assessments and an individualized program of skin care, including nutritional support, documentation, and patient education. The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with the information necessary to accurately identify, treat, and manage skin breakdown (pressure ulcers), thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life.