Self-Instructional Module Library in Dermatogerontology
A growing library of short, self-paced online modules on high-burden dermatogerontological conditions — from pressure injuries to actinic lesions.
Needs & context
Elderly patients, particularly in long-term care, present with a high burden of skin conditions including pressure injuries, herpes zoster, xerosis and actinic lesions. Many frontline professionals lack structured continuing education on these conditions.
Learning objectives
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the clinical features and staging criteria of the featured condition.
- Differentiate the target condition from its most common clinical mimics.
- Apply evidence-based prevention and management strategies appropriate to scope of practice.
- Select appropriate referral criteria for specialist consultation.
Topics covered
- Pressure Injuries: NPIAP staging, prevention bundles and evidence-based management
- Contact Dermatitis and Eczema in the Elderly: differential diagnosis and approach
- Cutaneous Infections in Institutionalized Elderly: herpes zoster, candidiasis, erysipelas
- Xerosis and Senile Pruritus: clinical and evidence-based approach
- Actinic Lesions and Skin Carcinomas: early recognition and referral
- Each module includes an online post-assessment (10 questions, 70% to complete) and evaluation
References
- National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. NPIAP Pressure Injury Stages. NPIAP; 2016.
- Farage MA, Miller KW, Elsner P, Maibach HI. Functional and physiological characteristics of the aging skin. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2008;20(3):195-200.
- Schmader KE. Herpes zoster. Ann Intern Med. 2018;169(3):ITC19-ITC31.
- Berger TG, Shive M, Harper GM. Pruritus in the older patient: a clinical review. JAMA. 2013;310(22):2443-2450.
- Flohil SC, van der Leest RJ, Dowlatshahi EA, et al. Prevalence of actinic keratosis: the Rotterdam Study. J Invest Dermatol. 2013;133(8):1971-1978.
Modality & credit. Delivered fully online/remotely. Upon completion of the post-assessment, participants receive a certificate of completion stating the estimated instructional hours. This certificate is not an accredited continuing-education credit — no ANCC, AMA, ACCME, Florida Board of Nursing or other state-board credit is offered or implied.
Scope. This course provides education in technique and clinical knowledge. Clinical application is subject to each participant's licensure, scope of practice, and state regulations.
Instructor disclosure. Leonardo Bianchini, MD (Brazil), PhD, RN — declares no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests related to the content of these educational activities. No commercial support was received for any course.