DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of Skin Infections in the Long Term Care Setting.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.75 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20270327-1.75-A119428-DL.This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Course Details
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.75 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Anatomy, Long Term, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Facilities, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, RCFE Administrators, Skin Infections