Highlights

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Overview

In this 16-hour self-directed online micro-credential, learners will explore the role of paraprofessionals in observing skin integrity changes in a patient's condition and why skin integrity is an important factor in patient health. They will also discover when skin integrity issues and conditions must be escalated to a clinical manager. Learners will also learn how to take a pulse and blood pressure reading to monitor a patient's health and communicate these readings to a nurse.

Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • 1. Evaluate the role of paraprofessionals in observing skin integrity changes in a patient's condition and why skin integrity is an important factor in patient health

  • 2. Describe when skin integrity concerns regarding a patient's health must be escalated to a clinical manager.

  • 3. Recognize which colour changes in a limb may indicate higher risk for a patient

  • 4. Demonstrate how to take a pulse and blood pressure reading to monitor a patient's health condition and to communicate these readings effectively to a nurse

  • 5. Use appropriate documentation and communication techniques when interacting with other members of the healthcare team

  • 6. Analyze common diagnostic procedures, tests, and treatments to assist with patient care

Curriculum

    1. Tutorial

    2. Instructions - Read Me First

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement

    3. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Learner Introductions

    10. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    11. Technical Discussion Forum

    12. Frequently Asked Questions

    13. Help & Contact Information

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Micro-credential Overview

    4. Learning Outcomes & Goals

    5. Modes of Learning

    1. Unit 1

    2. Reflection # 1: Introduction to Skin Anatomy and Physiology

    3. Reflection # 2: Skin Care and Sun Protection

    4. Reflection 3: Skin Reflection

    5. Unit 1 - Quiz

    1. Unit 2

    2. Reflection 1: Emollient Video

    1. Unit 3

    2. Unit 3: Reflection 1

    3. Unit 3: Scenario 1

    4. Unit 3: Scenario 2

    5. Unit 3: Scenario 3

    6. Unit 3- Quiz

About this course

  • $425.00

Reviews

5 star rating

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

oghomwen enoyiogiere

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

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4 star rating

it was not hard to navigate and i hate computers lol

Amy McCarley

great job putting this together covers all the basics well done

great job putting this together covers all the basics well done

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5 star rating

it was great i hope we get more opportunity to do more of...

sando Johnson

all was great

all was great

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5 star rating

wound care

THEODORA NWABUOKEI-IBE

it was amazing

it was amazing

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5 star rating

wound care

THEODORA NWABUOKEI-IBE

it was amazing

it was amazing

Read Less
5 star rating

10

Hiwot Getachew

Excellent

Excellent

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5 star rating

Excellent and rewarding course

Evelyn Viduya

Excellent and rewarding course

Excellent and rewarding course

Read Less
5 star rating

A Comprehensive Overview for Paraprofessionals on the Use...

Sarah Wasinda

An essential component of healthcare is wound care, which calls for accuracy and in-depth understanding. The purpose of this manual is to give paraprofession...

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An essential component of healthcare is wound care, which calls for accuracy and in-depth understanding. The purpose of this manual is to give paraprofessionals the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in wound care. For paraprofessionals who work as care givers, this thorough guide is a priceless resource. Paraprofessionals can greatly enhance patient outcomes and the general efficacy of wound treatment by learning the concepts and methods covered in this wound care

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4 star rating

Good

Ellen Dillabough

Good

Good

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5 star rating

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

oghomwen enoyiogiere

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

Read Less
4 star rating

it was not hard to navigate and i hate computers lol

Amy McCarley

great job putting this together covers all the basics well done

great job putting this together covers all the basics well done

Read Less
5 star rating

it was great i hope we get more opportunity to do more of...

sando Johnson

all was great

all was great

Read Less
5 star rating

wound care

THEODORA NWABUOKEI-IBE

it was amazing

it was amazing

Read Less
5 star rating

wound care

THEODORA NWABUOKEI-IBE

it was amazing

it was amazing

Read Less
5 star rating

10

Hiwot Getachew

Excellent

Excellent

Read Less
5 star rating

Excellent and rewarding course

Evelyn Viduya

Excellent and rewarding course

Excellent and rewarding course

Read Less
5 star rating

A Comprehensive Overview for Paraprofessionals on the Use...

Sarah Wasinda

An essential component of healthcare is wound care, which calls for accuracy and in-depth understanding. The purpose of this manual is to give paraprofession...

Read More

An essential component of healthcare is wound care, which calls for accuracy and in-depth understanding. The purpose of this manual is to give paraprofessionals the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in wound care. For paraprofessionals who work as care givers, this thorough guide is a priceless resource. Paraprofessionals can greatly enhance patient outcomes and the general efficacy of wound treatment by learning the concepts and methods covered in this wound care

Read Less
4 star rating

Good

Ellen Dillabough

Good

Good

Read Less
5 star rating

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

oghomwen enoyiogiere

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

BEST COURSE FOR EVERY PSW\HEALTH CARE WORKER

Read Less

Feedback & Testimonials

Informative and Insightful

Noel Miller

The course was very informative and insightful on how to properly care and understand patients that undergo various health conditions that impact their day to day lifestyle. With this new learnt understanding, I am adequately equipped in taking care of my patients.

Different Pop-ups & Animations

Olubukola Oragbade

I enjoyed the different pop-ups and animations to help consolidate the materials. It was interesting to develop new ways of digesting information. None of the material felt repetitive even in the last three chapters as there was a different view on how to apply the previous information. I want to say thank you for taking the time to extend the knowledge to paraprofessionals.

Gained So Much Knowledge

Merrian Morgan

I gained so much knowledge about wound care practices, fall prevention, patient care, appropriate use of assistive devices, importance of good lightening, decluttering, and hand hygiene and use of PPE. I enjoyed learning about the different types of ulcers and how to identify them and care for them. I feel more confident on taking on the responsibility of paraprofessional wound care give. I also enjoyed the interactive and multidimensional layout of this online course

Learn at my own pace

Sandra Norris

I enjoyed the learning at my own pace, the content was well laid out and information. The reference videos were helpful.

Thoroughness of Course

Brittany Fraser

I really liked how thorough this course was. It gave very good information and the tests helped with the testing my knowledge on the subject. The reflection portion really made you think about what you learned and helped with expressing my knowledged.

Method of Delivery

Sarah Wasinda

I liked the method of delivery. It was very apt and engaging and the content was very informative and well explanatory. I am so excited about the knowledge gained and new skills learnt in care giving.

Informative and Insightful

Noel Miller

The course was very informative and insightful on how to properly care and understand patients that undergo various health conditions that impact their day to day lifestyle. With this new learnt understanding, I am adequately equipped in taking care of my patients.

Different Pop-ups & Animations

Olubukola Oragbade

I enjoyed the different pop-ups and animations to help consolidate the materials. It was interesting to develop new ways of digesting information. None of the material felt repetitive even in the last three chapters as there was a different view on how to apply the previous information. I want to say thank you for taking the time to extend the knowledge to paraprofessionals.

Gained So Much Knowledge

Merrian Morgan

I gained so much knowledge about wound care practices, fall prevention, patient care, appropriate use of assistive devices, importance of good lightening, decluttering, and hand hygiene and use of PPE. I enjoyed learning about the different types of ulcers and how to identify them and care for them. I feel more confident on taking on the responsibility of paraprofessional wound care give. I also enjoyed the interactive and multidimensional layout of this online course

Learn at my own pace

Sandra Norris

I enjoyed the learning at my own pace, the content was well laid out and information. The reference videos were helpful.

Thoroughness of Course

Brittany Fraser

I really liked how thorough this course was. It gave very good information and the tests helped with the testing my knowledge on the subject. The reflection portion really made you think about what you learned and helped with expressing my knowledged.

Method of Delivery

Sarah Wasinda

I liked the method of delivery. It was very apt and engaging and the content was very informative and well explanatory. I am so excited about the knowledge gained and new skills learnt in care giving.