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Overview
What you will learn
By the end of the Skin and Wound Care Basics for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) program offered by York University , you will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of healthy vs impaired skin integrity, particularly in the elderly or medically compromised individual.
- Be able to identify the ‘warning signs” of skin breakdown and strategies to prevent skin breakdown.
- Understand the key dressing types and how/when they should be used/changed.
- Review the importance of documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team.
- Engage in opportunities to share/learn from others in a safe, respectful environment.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Overview of Skin function & skin health
- Risk and Prevention of skin breakdown (focus on elderly)
- Dealing with: Skin Tears and Pressure Injury/Ulcers (Bedsores) and other Chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, etc)
- Types of dressings/use
- Documentation and communication re: skin/wound care
- Self-assessment/wrap up
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Available for delivery to your team/ staff wherever they are, at a date and time that suits your organizational needs.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 86
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health View 6 other Short Courses in Public Health in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 86
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Front-line Personal Support Worker in Long Term Care
- Assisted Living, Homecare or Acute Care settings
- Programs at the Health Leadership & Learning Network (HLLN) are offered in English. To register in our programs, it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the language requirements.
Tuition Fee
- Pricing is dependent on a number of factors
- After meeting with you, we can provide a quote, and work with you to meet your budget needs
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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