Nail and Skin Care

Nail and Skin Care

Nail and Skin Care is a comprehensive course designed for caregivers who are responsible for the personal care and grooming of individuals in their care. This course focuses on the importance of maintaining healthy skin and nails as part of a person's overall well-being, and the role of caregivers in ensuring proper care is provided. The course covers essential topics such as the structure and function of the skin and nails, common skin and nail conditions, proper hygiene practices, and techniques for providing nail and skin care, along with pressure injury prevention and dressing changes. By the end of the course, caregivers will have the knowledge and skills necessary to support the nail and skin care needs of their clients.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 7
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 250
What you will learn
  • Identify the structure and function of the skin and nails
  • Recognize common skin and nail conditions
  • Reporting changes in skin condition
  • Learn about dressing changes and how to prevent pressure injuries
  • Develop techniques for providing nail and skin care to clients

Lessons

    • Structure and Function of the SkinStructure and Function of the Skin
    • 7 mins
    • Structure and Function of the NailsStructure and Function of the Nails
    • 6 mins
    • Recognizing and Reporting Changes in Skin ConditionRecognizing and Reporting Changes in Skin Condition
    • 10 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Pressure InjuriesPressure Injuries
    • 6 mins
    • Common Nail Conditions and CareCommon Nail Conditions and Care
    • 4 mins
    • Techniques for Providing Nail CareTechniques for Providing Nail Care
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Dressing ChangesDressing Changes
    • 6 mins
    • Exam- Nail and Skin Care Exam- Nail and Skin Care
    • 15 mins

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