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About the Course

Every missed turn is a missed opportunity to protect patient safety. In this focused 1-credit hour course, CNAs, LPNs, and RNs will learn practical, evidence-based techniques for recognizing early signs of skin breakdown, understanding contributing risk factors, and preventing pressure injuries through timely, accountable care. This course includes current best practices and the role of smart technologies in enhancing repositioning compliance—all designed to empower caregivers with confidence and clarity in every shift.

Meet Nurse Tan

Embark on a voyage with Nurse Tan, a seasoned Registered Nurse boasting 17 years in healthcare. Through her mastery of Instructional Design and Adult Learning, she crafts interactive courses that elevate nurses to new heights in their profession.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 34 Lessons

  1. 1

    Understanding Skin Breakdown

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      Intro to Module 1

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      Definition of skin breakdown and pressure injuries

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      Anatomy of the skin and its role in protection

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      Common causes: pressure, friction, shear, and moisture

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      Statistics: Prevalence and cost of pressure injuries in healthcare

  2. 2

    Risk Factors for Skin Breakdown

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      Intro to Module 2

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      Intrinsic factors: age, immobility, poor nutrition, chronic conditions

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      Extrinsic factors: prolonged pressure, inadequate repositioning, moisture

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      Tools for risk assessment: Braden Scale and Norton Scale

  3. 3

    Stages of Pressure Injuries

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      Intro to Module 3

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      Stage 1: Non-blanchable erythema

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      Stage 1 Non-blanchable erythema cont.

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      Stage 2: Partial-thickness skin loss

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      Stage 2: Partial-thickness skin loss cont.

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      Stage 3: Full-thickness skin loss

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      Stage 3: Full-thickness skin loss cont.

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      Stage 4: Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone/muscle

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      Stage 4: Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone/muscle

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      Unstageable and deep tissue injuries

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      Unstageable and deep tissue injuries cont.

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      Unstageable and deep tissue injuries cont.

  4. 4

    Prevention Strategies

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      Intro to Module 4

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      Repositioning schedules: Every 2 hours or per protocol

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      Use of pressure-relieving devices: cushions, mattresses, overlays

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      Skin care: Keeping skin clean and dry, using barrier creams

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      Nutrition: Importance of protein, hydration, and vitamins

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      Documentation: Accurate and timely recording of interventions.

  5. 5

    Timely Interventions and Accountability

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      Intro to Module 5

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      Early detection of redness or skin changes

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      Early detection of redness or skin changes cont.

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      Communication with the care team and family

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      Communication with the care team and family cont.

  6. 6

    Assessment

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      Compentency Assessment

  7. 7

    Tell Us What YouThink!

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      Course Evaluation

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