Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FCOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify common foot problems for older adults.
Apply knowledge of nursing care for foot problems in older adults, such as treatments and prevention options.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Aging Feet
The Need for Specialized Foot Care
Typical Issues with Aging and the Foot
Structural Changes to the Aging Foot
Big Toe Deformities
Sensory Changes
Skin Changes
Circulatory Changes
Neurological Changes
Fungal Infections
Bacterial Infections
Knowledge Check
Self-Care Deficits
Summary
Section 3: Nursing Care for Aging Feet
Tinea Pedis
Onychomycosis
Cellulitis
Foot Care Interventions for Biomechanical Abnormalities
Hyperkeratosis
Interventions for Neurological Damage to the Foot
Foot Care Knowledge Deficit
How Nurses Can Help
Patient Education
Picking the Right Footwear
Socks
Certification
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Mary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Instructor: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.