Module 2: Skin Tears 
                    
                    
					This module provides an overview of the principles of assessment, management and prevention strategies for skin tears.             
                     
                    
                    
                    By the end of the module you should be able to: 
                    
                    
                    
                    	- describe the definition of a skin tear 
- recognise the categories of skin tears 
- identify the causes of skin tears
- discuss the risk factors that contribute to skin tears 
- identify the correct treatment of skin tears 
- discuss strategies to prevent skin tears. 
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