Inflammation Cascade

SRS 101: The Inflammation Cascade Continuing education: NCEA-approved continuing education, 8 CEs Estimated learning time: Approximately 6 hours Course format: Self-paced Kit: Not required About the course This course introduces the inflammatory response and its relationship to visible changes in the skin. You’ll learn the basic sequence of the inflammation cascade and connect skin observations to introductory treatment considerations. The course also addresses professional boundaries, safety, and situations that may call for a service modification or referral. What you will learn 1. Define foundational terminology and concepts related to the inflammatory response and its role in maintaining and responding to changes within the skin. 2. Describe the basic inflammatory cascade and recognize visible skin changes associated with inflammatory processes relevant to professional skin-care practice. 3. Explain the relationship between inflammation, skin presentation, and treatment considerations to support informed observation and introductory professional decision-making. 4. Apply foundational clinical reasoning to skin observations while recognizing professional boundaries, safety considerations, and situations that may require modification, referral, or medical evaluation.