Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to appropriately assess burn injuries by identifying the type of burn, burn size, and burn depth. You will also discover how best to manage burns; including the initial first aid required, patient and family education, followed by the course of action to be taken for more serious burn injuries.
Course Modules
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1. Initial Assessment & First Aid
Learn about the function and layers of the skin and the initial assessment required for all burn types. Discover the first aid steps to care for a burn injury that will help reduce pain, distress, and even infection and scarring for your patient.25 mins
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2. Burn Assessment
Learn how to assess and classify burn depth and burn size to help determine the management plan. Discover the course of action and transferring pathways to take for more serious burn injuries, including helpful resources to support you in your practice.25 mins
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3. Blister Management
Learn about burn blisters and how best to manage them. Discover when to de-roof and lance and when not to according to the blister depth, position, and age.25 mins
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4. Burns Management
Learn how best to manage burns. Discover how to choose, apply, and secure dressings, along with further helpful wound management education and resources for your patient and your on going burn management practice.25 mins
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Course Completion Certificate
Once you have completed the course requirements, your printable completion certificate will be downloadable here.
