Clinical Detective: Skin

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51m
Updated 21 Jun 2022 Certificate ANCC Accredited

This Ausmed Course takes you through a case study you may see in real-life. It requires you, the Clinical Detective, to consider why certain diagnostic tests, observations and procedures are undertaken. As you move through the case study, you’ll be able to confirm or eliminate potential clinical problems and answer a series of questions to guide your learning.

Content

11 Video Units • 14 Questions
Welcome, Detective!
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Case Study
1m
Review of Ageing Skin
1 Question
1m
Review of Skin Assessment
2 Questions
6m
Examinations
2 Questions
6m
Specific Skin Assessment
1 Question
5m
Findings
1m
Review of Symptoms
1 Question
4m
Diagnosis
1 Question
1m
Review of Venous Insufficiency
1m
Treatment and Education
1 Question
4m
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify the presenting signs and symptoms of the patient and patient history.

2

Describe the assessment and diagnostic tests required for this patient.

3

Explain the potential management and expected outcomes for this patient.

4

Identify the presenting condition and apply critical thinking skills.

Who it's for:

This Ausmed Course is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare professionals working in primary healthcare, community and acute settings.

Why it's needed:

We use critical thinking skills and professional judgment on a daily basis in our practice. It is important that we continue to revise and strengthen these skills to ensure that we are able to recognise deteriorating patients and changes to conditions in a timely manner.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to enhance your critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills by working through a case study in order to identify and act on a common clinical condition.

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Last updated21 Jun 2022

Published16 May 2017

Due for review19 Dec 2024
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