Interested in learning more About Skin Tears?

Register and gain access to our free Skin Tears Presentation & Treatment Pathway CPD.

Learning Objectives

Skin Anatomy

Refresher on the anatomy of skin

Definition

To know and understand the definition of skin tears

Risk Factors

To understand how a skin tear may be caused and potential risk factors

Treatment

To discuss and understand the treatment pathway for managing skin tears using International Skin Tear Advisory Panel

Live Webinars

We are hosting live webinars, the first of which will be co-hosted by ISTAP member Dr. Karen Ousey along with David Nelson.


You can complete the CPD course questionnaire at a schedule to suit you & claim your free certificate.

Monday 28th April 10-11 AM BST (11AM – 12PM CET)

Speakers: Dr. Karen Ousey & David Nelson

Tuesday 29th April 2-3 PM BST (3-4PM CET)

Speakers: David Nelson

Learn at Your Own Pace

Register at the Advancis Education Hub and watch a 30-minute video with David Nelson (Tissue Viability Nurse) and then complete the skin tears CPD course and questionnaire to gain your free CPD certificate.

Click on the link to register for the CPD course:

Products that aid Skin Tear Healing

Below are some of our recommended products that can be used in the treatment process of Skin Tear healing.

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Siltape

Absorbent Foam Dressing with Film Backing

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Skin tear treatment

Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer

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Advazorb Border

Absorbent Foam Dressing with Film Backing

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Advazorb Silfix

Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer

Skin Tears Webinar: Register Your Spot

  • Monday 28th April 10-11 AM BST (11AM – 12PM CET)

    Speakers: Dr. Karen Ousey & David Nelson

  • Tuesday 29th April 2-3 PM BST (3-4PM CET)

    Speakers: David Nelson