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PSW & Caregiver Skin Health Course

This CNA-accredited course is designed to give Personal Care Providers* (PCP), including PSWs, and caregivers, the knowledge and skills to recognize at-risk patients and implement effective strategies to prevent, identify, and manage skin health challenges.

 

You play an important role in preventing and managing skin breakdown and wounds.
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Through evidence-based education, you'll learn to address moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), skin tears, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and more—ensuring better care outcomes and enhanced confidence in your role.

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*Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs), Health Care Aides (HCAs), Personal Care Attendants (PCAs), Resident Care Workers (RCWs), Support Workers, and Community Support Workers (CSWs).​

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Are you a Personal Care Provider (PCP)* or Caregiver who wants to learn more about skin health?
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The PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Course is an interactive, CNA-accredited online course designed for caregivers who have an interest in learning more about skin health management.  

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*Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Health Care Aide (HCA), Health Care Assistant, Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Resident Care Worker (RCW), Support Worker or Community Support Worker (CSW), Care Aide

CNA Accreditation

Accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association for 10 educational hours. 

Course Structure

The course is a self-paced, interactive online course based on current evidence-based practice. It is designed to be completed in 8 weeks. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing course content. 

  • 8 interactive online modules  

  • Interactive workbooks and online resources 

  • Weekly mentorship hours with a CNA certified NSWOC 

  • Interactive online discussion boards 

  • Knowledge checks throughout the course modules 

  • Final exam to test knowledge 

  • CNA accreditation for 10 credits 

Course Overview

  • 8 weeks 
  • Fully online 
  • Self-paced 
  • Start at any time 

The PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Course provides an opportunity for caregivers to deepen their understanding of common wounds and skin issues. Upon completion, learners will be able to identify early signs of skin breakdown and understand the importance of timely reporting to the nursing team to improve patient outcomes. ​​

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​Course Modules

  • Maintaining Skin Health  

  • Moisture-associated Skin Damage 

  • Pressure Injuries 

  • Skin Tears 

  • Arterial Disease and the Lower Leg 

  • The Diabetic Foot 

  • Venous Disease and the Lower Leg 

  • Lymphedema and the Lower Leg ​​

Learning Objectives

01

Comprehensive Understanding of Skin Health:

  • Increase your understanding of factors influencing skin health.

  • Gain insights into the crucial role of skin health in overall patient care.

02

Strategies for Maintaining and Restoring Skin Health

  • ​​Recognize the PSW and caregiver role in maintaining skin health.

  • Acquire practical skills to integrate into your caregiving routines.

  • Apply effective strategies to promote and maintain skin health. 

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Prevention and Management of Skin Injuries:

  • Explore the causes, management, and prevention of common skin injuries.

  • Identify at-risk patients and implement strategies to prevent skin breakdown.

  • Develop practical skills to recognize, report, and manage skin injuries.

  • Apply management strategies during patient care to restore skin health.

04

Interdisciplinary Team:

  • Identify key members of the interdisciplinary team and their role in promoting skin health.

  • Develop confidence to communicate with the interdisciplinary team about skin health issues.

  • Practice a person-centred approach to patient care.

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Virtual Mentorship:

  • Access virtual mentorship with our team of CNA certified NSWOCs.

  • Gain personalized guidance and support throughout your learning journey.

  • Weekly Lunch and Learn modules on different topics, led by an NSWOC.

Registration Process

Step 1: Start your registration

Registration is quick and easy!

 

When you're ready to begin the course, simply click on the "Register now" button below. This will bring you to a site called Dual Code, which we use to host our on-demand courses.

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When you register, it is very important to enter your full name into the "name" field, as this will be the name reflected on your certificate.

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Step 2: Create a free account

  • You will be redirected to the Dual Code platform. If you don't have an existing account, click on the "Sign Up" or "Create Account" option.

  • Enter your email address (used as a username) and a password.

  • After creating your Dual Code account, you will be directed to the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute course page.

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Step 3: Purchase the course

  • On the course page, click "Purchase Course"

  • After clicking "purchase course", you will be presented with 3 payment options:

    • a) Pay for yourself only,

    • b) Pay for everyone in your organization at a group rate, or

    • c) Pay for a specific number of users.

  • ​Click on the "Checkout" button to proceed to the payment confirmation page.

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Step 4: Begin the course

  • After successful payment, you will gain access to the enrolled course.

  • Begin the course at your convenience by following the provided instructions.

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Step 5: Course Completion

  • Progress through the course content at your own pace.

  • Upon completion, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion.

Congratulations!

  • Thank you for choosing the WOC Institute to advance your career in wound, ostomy, and/or continence care. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our support team.

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Costs & Tuition: Total $50

$50

Course Fee 

Applied at the end of the registration process.

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