Performing Prosthesis Care

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PRC

Hours: 0.15

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Describe the steps of performing prosthesis care.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objective

Section 2: Prosthesis Care

Prosthesis

Parts of the Prosthetic Arm

Parts of the Prosthetic Leg

Prosthesis Fit

Care of the Prosthesis

Care of the Stump

Limb Stockings

Applying and Removing the Prosthesis

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.