Pressure Area Care

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Pressure sores can range from superficial damage involving little more than skin discolouration to deep ulcers that extend down to tendon and muscle or bone. Pressure sores are an 'avoidable harm', and their prevention is a key area of care in at-risk individuals. Pressure sore assessment and prevention is essential to ensure that individuals receive safe, effective, harm-free care.

9 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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Pressure Area  Care

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • The anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care.
  • What a pressure sore is and how to identify pressure sites of the body.
  • The risk factors and interventions that can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores.
  • Materials and equipment for pressure area care.
  • Legislation and guidance relevant to pressure area care.
  • How to prepare to undertake pressure area care.
  • How to undertake pressure area care.
  • What to report in relation to pressure area care.

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Training Overview

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
  • Pressure Ulcers & Sites
  • Risk factors and assessment
  • Material & Equipments
  • Legislation & Guidance
  • Preparing for Pressure Area Care
  • Understanding Pressure Area Care
  • Reporting in Pressure Area Care
  • Summary
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Faye

User fromcare-learning

4

A good course to refresh my knowledge.

Posted on 20/02/2026

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Frequently asked questions

The course covers causes and stages of pressure sores, risk factors, skin assessment, prevention strategies, repositioning, and basic care measures to reduce avoidable harm.

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Pressure Area Care course.

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Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff who care for immobile or bedridden individuals.