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Caring for the Skin of Your Elderly Clients

Price: $15.00

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Caring for aging skin requires attention, knowledge, and consistency. This course helps caregivers understand how to support and maintain the skin health of older adults through safe, effective practices.


Participants will explore common age-related skin changes, prevention methods, proper hygiene techniques, and how skin care connects to overall health. The training also outlines care guidelines to help caregivers stay within their scope of practice while delivering safe and compassionate support.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify common skin conditions and age-related changes in older adults and explain their impact on overall health

  2. Describe effective approaches to managing incontinence while maintaining proper skin hygiene and preventing breakdown

  3. Demonstrate safe bathing techniques, including washing, rinsing, and drying while protecting skin integrity

  4. Distinguish between skin care tasks that require nurse delegation and those that can be performed independently under state regulations

Enhance your caregiving skills with our course on elderly skin care, covering crucial practices for managing incontinence, pressure sores, and medication effects on skin. Learn optimal bathing routines, lotion application, and effective monitoring and reporting techniques. Understand the specific responsibilities and scope of practice for HCAs and CNAs in Washington State, ensuring top-quality care for your clients. 

Intended Audience: Licensed caregivers needing In Home Care (IHC) continued education


State: Oregon

Course Type: Continuing Education

Course Credits: 1 hour of Continuing Education credit

Language: English

Delivery: Self-Paced Online

Prerequisites: none

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