Full course description
Description
This training covers the most common skin lesions in older adults, including benign, precancerous, and malignant conditions. Participants will learn how to differentiate between normal aging-related skin changes and potential skin cancers that require further evaluation. The training emphasizes best practices for skin examination, prevention strategies, and early detection of serious skin conditions.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, dermatologists, and caregivers who work with older adults and need to identify and manage common skin lesions effectively.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize common benign skin lesions in older adults, such as seborrheic keratosis and cherry angiomas.
- Identify warning signs of precancerous and malignant skin lesions, including actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
- Differentiate between normal age-related skin changes and lesions that require medical evaluation or biopsy.
- Apply strategies for skin cancer prevention and patient education, including sun protection and risk factor assessment.