Pressure Area Care
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.
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.
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.
Modules
Module 1
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Module 2
Pressure Ulcers & Sites
Module 3
Risk factors and assessment
Module 4
Material & Equipments
Module 5
Legislation & Guidance
Module 6
Preparing for Pressure Area Care
Module 7
Understanding Pressure Area Care
Module 8
Reporting in Pressure Area Care
Module 9
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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.