What’s Included

Everything you need to earn your CSIA certification

  • 24/7 online, self-paced
  • CMET certification exam included in the price
  • 6 hours of expert-narrated lessons
  • Skin and wound glossary, care guides and digital course outline
  • Knowledge questions after every lesson
  • Retake guarantee
Curriculum

What you will learn

17 short, expert-narrated lessons in three parts. Each lesson ends with a quick “Check Yourself” practice.

Part 1Know the Skin6 Lessons
  1. Skin Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Skin Functions
  3. Skin Assessment, Part 1
  4. Skin Assessment, Part 2
  5. Path to Healing
  6. Nutrition and Wound Healing
Part 2Know the Wound7 Lessons
  1. Pressure Injuries
  2. Tissue Load Management
  3. Wound Infections
  4. Diabetic Wounds
  5. Wound Bed Preparation
  6. Lower Extremity Wounds
  7. Atypical Wounds
Part 3Care & Communicate4 Lessons
  1. Wound Dressings
  2. Skin Care Products
  3. Wound Documentation
  4. Patient & Family Education
GoalsLearning Objectives6 Objectives
  1. Describe how healthy skin works and what can harm it.
  2. Spot early signs of skin breakdown, pressure injury, and infection.
  3. Use plain, correct words to describe what you see.
  4. Know what to report to the nurse, and when.
  5. Support healing with turning, offloading, skin care, and nutrition.
  6. Help patients and families understand how to protect the skin.
CSIACMET Certification

Certified Skin Integrity Associate (CSIA)

Pass the certification exam from the Council of Medical Education and Testing (CMET) to earn your Certified Skin Integrity Associate (CSIA) credential. The CMET exam is included in your course price. Continuing education hours for this course are being reviewed.

FAQ

Common Questions

Who gives the certification exam?

The Council of Medical Education and Testing (CMET), an independent credentialing body. CMET gives the exam, issues your Certified Skin Integrity Associate (CSIA) credential, and verifies it for employers.

What happens after I finish the course?

Your certificate of completion, registration information, and exam payment are sent to CMET for you automatically. Within 2 business days, CMET will email you the next steps to complete your certification exam.

Is the CMET certification exam included?

Yes. Your $149 covers the full course and the CMET certification exam. There is nothing extra to pay.

What does “skin integrity” mean?

It means skin that is healthy, whole, and unbroken. Protecting skin integrity is about preventing pressure injuries, skin tears, and other breakdown before they start. It’s the term nurses and state surveyors use, so it shows employers you speak their language.

Do I need any experience?

No. This course is built for care workers with no clinical background. Everything is explained in plain English.

Will I learn to treat wounds?

No. You will learn to see, describe, and report skin and wound changes. Always follow your facility’s policies and the nurse’s directions.

How long does it take?

17 short lessons, about 6 hours in total. It’s online and self-paced, so you can learn between shifts.

Can my facility enroll our staff?

Yes. Contact us to set up enrollment for your team.

Ready to protect your patients’ skin?

Become a Certified Skin Integrity Associate. Online, self-paced, and just $149 with the CMET certification exam included.

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