Healthcare

Skin Care
Fundamentals

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for maintaining healthy skin and preventing skin breakdown in vulnerable individuals.

Learn by Doing, On Your Own Schedule

  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Hands-on Activities
  • Practical, Industry-Related Problems

Course Overview

This course focuses on skin integrity, early recognition of pressure injuries, and effective prevention strategies, with an emphasis on real-world caregiving situations.

As people age, their skin becomes more fragile and vulnerable to damage caused by pressure, reduced mobility, poor nutrition, and underlying health conditions. This course equips learners with the understanding and confidence to identify risks early and apply appropriate care techniques to maintain skin health and dignity in elderly patients.

The course combines foundational theory with practical guidance, making it suitable for both professional and informal caregivers.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common risk factors of pressure injuries in elderly patients.
  • Recognise early signs of skin damage and deterioration before wounds develop.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in care settings and at home.

What's Included

 Full Course Units

4  Units

 Hours of Learning

5 Hours

 Digital Certificate

 

Is This Course
Right For You?

This course is designed for informal caregivers and relatives caring for elderly family members at home.






It is also aimed at healthcare assistants and support workers in residential or community care settings.

No prior dermatological or clinical training is required.

Course
Outline

This course provides learners with a practical overview of how to maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries. 

Skin and Skin Integrity

Pressure Injuries

Early Identification and Prevention

Practical Pressure Area Care

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