Pressure Ulcer Prevention – Online Training Course – CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Pressure Ulcer Prevention training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Pressure ulcers are localised areas of tissue necrosis that tend to develop when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface for a prolonged period.

This online Pressure Area Care training course helps learners develop key skills to provide the correct care for individuals with pressure ulcers.

Course content

This online Pressure Ulcer Prevention training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 – Pressure ulcers or sores
• Session 2 – Predisposing factors
• Session 3 – How do we prevent pressure ulcers?
• Session 4 – Skin inspection – The most vulnerable areas
• Session 5 – Documentation and reporting.

Who is the course for?

This Pressure Ulcer Prevention e-learning course is suitable for the following:

• Domiciliary care workers
• Home caregivers
• Locum and agency care workers
• Community healthcare assistants
• Support workers
• Care assistants.

Course aims

The aims of this Pressure Ulcer Prevention e-Learning course are to:

• Provide an overview of the structure and functions of the skin.
• Introduce the different predisposing factors of pressure ulcers.
• Define ways to prevent pressure ulcers.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Pressure Ulcer Prevention training course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the structure and functions of the skin.
• Understand the anatomy of a pressure ulcer.
• Identify predisposing factors.
• Understand how to prevent pressure sores.
• Be able to inspect the skin and know what to look for.
• Identify areas where pressure areas form.
• Be able to understand risk assessments and the Waterlow scale.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Pressure Ulcer Prevention E-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the structure and function of the skin.
• Define and be aware of the anatomy of a pressure ulcer.
• Understand the predisposing factors.
• Know the prevention measures to be taken.
• Inspect the skin and know what to look out for.
• Risk assess using Waterlow score and know who to report to.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention – Online Training Course – Level 1 – CPDUK Accredited.