Wound Care: Skin Tears Pathway_Fundamental The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are designed to protect each individual’s basic right to liberty

This course is appropriate for all staff including volunteers

You can earn one (1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions

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Wound Care: Skin Tears Pathway_Fundamental The Deprivation of Liberty SafeguardsCourse 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 completing 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