Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers Course

This Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers course is focused on raising awareness about pressure ulcers.

Online
Online
30 Minutes

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Course overview of Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers

This Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers course is focused on raising awareness about pressure ulcers. Furthermore, you will see the ridiculously high percentage that could be avoided with the right care and support.

Therefore, being aware of who is at high risk and carrying out the right checks, you can make a real difference to an individual's quality of life.

We will also guide you through what to look for and what to do.

Course content

  • What is meant by skin integrity?
  • What are pressure ulcers?
  • Who is most at risk?
  • Consequences of pressure ulcers?
  • How to assess pressure ulcers
  • Prevention early detection
  • When to seek help
  • Reducing the risk of pressure ulcers
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Aims of Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers course

At the end of this eLearning you will be able to:

  • Understand the essentials about skin integrity
  • Understand how pressure ulcers occur and how to prevent them
  • Understand the categorisation of tissue damage
  • Identify people at risk and apply early intervention techniques
  • Promote lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers
  • Know when to seek medical help

What audience is this online course suitable for?

This course is for Care and Support Workers and Managers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about pressure ulcers.