DESCRIPTION
This anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system course explores the integumentary system, including the structure and function of the skin, hair, nails, and glands as well as their respective role in protection and homeostasis.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the major components of the integumentary system and their functions.
- Explain the physiological processes of skin regeneration, thermoregulation, and sensory perception.
- Recognize the role of the integumentary system in protecting against environmental and microbial threats.
- Examine how the integumentary system ages.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters (WC CA)
Course Details
To receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by December 1, 2028.
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, CA Workers’ Comp Claim Adjusters, California Workers’ Comp, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Environmental Threats, Microbial Threats, Nurses, Physiological, Registered Nurse, RN, Sensory Perception, Skin Regeneration, Thermoregulation, WC CA, Wound Care/Integumentary Issues