In this course, developed together with Sharon Baronoski, you will learn how to classify pressure injuries, how to examine and assess the patient´s skin as well as get techniques for preventing pressure injuries.

After completing this course, you will understand:

• The impact of a pressure injury on the patient
• How a pressure injury develops and how to classify the stages of pressure injuries
• The risk factors for pressure injury development and the essential elements of a skin assessment
• The techniques for preventing pressure injuries

To pass this course you will need a minimum score of 70% to receive a certificate endorsed by EWMA.

This course has been developed in cooperation with Sharon Baranoski. Sharon is a board-certified nurse in wound care, with 35 plus years of first-hand clinical expertise.