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Wound Care: Skin Tears
Course Description
Explore why older people are more at risk of skin tears and how to reduce this risk. Learn how to assess and dress a skin tear and how to provide follow-up care.
Learning Outcomes
After viewing this course participants should be able to:
* Define a skin tear
* Identify why older people are at risk of skin tears
* Outline strategies that can help minimise the risk of skin tears
* Recognise the key steps in the management of a skin tear
Course Code:
C160420Course Availability:
Available NowTopics:
Skin IntegrityLibrary:
Residential CareCollection:
Care & Clinical