Getting Started with Wound Care
Learn the aide-level basics of keeping wounds clean, changing simple dressings under nurse direction, and recognizing infection and pressure-injury stages. After finishing you can observe and document wound status and know when to escalate to the RN case manager.
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Introduction to Wound Care
Cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds under the direction of a nurse or physician. Includes recognizing signs of infection, understanding different dressing types, and documenting wound status. Proper wound care prevents complication...
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