Course Description
This theory course has been developed by a RN. The course provides support workers with education on skin and pressure area care to prevent & manage pressure injuries.
COURSE CURRICULUM:
•Anatomy & Physiology of the skin
•Impact of disability on skin
•Types of skin issues
•Prevention
•Pressure injuries stages
•Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
•Burns First Aid
Course Duration: >20 mins
Enrolment period/how long you have access to this course: 14 days
On successfully completing your course you will be automatically issued with a Certificate of Completion.
Georgie McGrath RN
Disability & Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Consultant
Georgina (aka Georgie) McGrath established McGrath Nursing Consultancy in 2017. Georgie has over 10 years’ experience working in private practice as a Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Consultant.
She worked during her undergraduate training days as an Assistant in Nursing on an inpatient Spinal Unit and found her passion for Rehabilitation Nursing.
Since graduating in late 1993 she has held a variety of positions from Community Spinal Adviser; Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Unit Manager (Brain Injury Unit); Nurse Educator (Rehabilitation and Stroke Program); Case Manager/Care Coordinator, Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Consultant and Team Leader for a large care provider.
Georgie has held positions in Sydney and as far north as Townsville and gathered multiple experiences that enrich her practice along the way. She holds post graduate qualifications in Community Nursing; Clinical Rehabilitation and is an Certified Nurse Life-Care Planning.
Georgie is passionate about providing practical training to upskill disability sector workers. Online training provides the opportunity to prepare workers for the work they are to perform at the time of employment/engagement.
Course curriculum
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Skin & Pressure Area Care Course for Support Workers
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Welcome
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Lesson Video
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Quiz
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