Course Code: REL-PAC-0-IDAW
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the three primary layers and functions of the skin.
Describe the criteria to include in a wound assessment, including proper measurements.
Explain at least one difference between arterial, venous stasis, and neuropathic ulcers and pressure injuries.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Skin Layers and Key Functions
Skin Basics
Key Functions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Types of Wounds
Pressure Injury
Staging of Pressure Injuries
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Unstageable Pressure Injury
Deep Tissue Injury
Review
Types of Wounds
Arterial Ulcers
Venous Ulcers
Neuropathic
Review
Summary
Section 4: Wound Assessment
Key Factors of Wound Assessments
The Assessment
Measure
Exudate
Appearance
Edges
Infection
Darkly Pigmented Skin
Suffering
Reevaluate
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.