DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of Skin Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the unique factors that lead to the prevalence of skin infections in long term care facility clients
- Describe the normal anatomy of the skin
- Identify conditions that are common in long term care clients that predispose them to skin infections
- Identify signs and symptoms of the most common skin infections in long term care facility clients
- Explain the consequences of skin infections for long term care facility clients, healthcare workers, and the general population
- Identify resources and tools to help prevent the spread of skin infections in long term care facilities.
Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, Anatomy, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Facilities, Long Term Care RCFE, Long Term Care Residents, Skin Infections