Description

In the US there is a growing population of older adults who would like to remain at home. As we age, our needs in the home change and so do the skills the home caregiver will need to provide quality care to their loved one. The purpose of this training is to provide basic skin care information to the home caregiver to ensure the person whom they are caring for receives quality care and to prevent skin injury.

Major Content Areas Covered in the Course
Competencies

The WTA Program prepares participants with competencies that they can apply to their
practice immediately upon completion of the program. These competencies are assessed
through the online multiple choice and case scenario exams, as well as hands-on skills return
demonstrations. Course participants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
following areas:

Outcomes

‍Upon successful completion of this educational program, the learner should be able to:

  • Understand the importance of basic skin care in preventing injury.
  • Identify when their loved one is at risk for injury.
  • List four basic preventive measures to prevent skin injury for patients at home.  
  • Understand the importance of protecting the skin from the exposure of moisture such as urine and stool when their loved one is incontinent.
  • Describe the steps for a basic wound care dressing change.
  • Describe the steps of a basic ostomy pouch change.
Target Audience: Home Caregivers
Instructor: Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN
Course ID: IC-CG1
Credit Information:
For more information, visit wocncb.org

inForm Care is an approved provider of continuing education by:

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing
  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing
  • Florida Board of Nursing (Provider # 50-30075)
  • Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Georgia Board of Nursing
  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing
  • Mississippi Board of Nursing
  • New Mexico Board of Nursing
  • North Dakota Board of Nursing
  • South Carolina Board of Nursing
  • West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses

inForm Care is a recognized provider of continuing education by:

  • California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Delaware Board of Nursing
  • Idaho Board of Nursing
  • Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Kansas Board of Nursing
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing
  • Montana Board of Nursing
  • Nebraska Board of Nursing
  • New Hampshire Board of Nursing
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Texas Board of Nursing
  • Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Disclosures:
Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.

Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship: There is no commercial support or non-commercial sponsorship for this activity.

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WTA Program Intro Video & Downloads

WTA Program Intro Video
WTA Program Brochure
WTA Brochure
WTA Program Outcomes Infograph
WOCNCB Certified Wound Care Providers Role Delineation Guide
The impact of the WTA program on a reduction in HAPI in acute care and decrease in VPE and supply costs in home health.

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