Pressure Area Care – Level 1 – E-Learning Course – CDPUK Certified

Description

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

Course content

This online Pressure Area Care training course covers the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 – Failure to provide appropriate care
• Session 2 – Interventions
  
• Session 3 – Other considerations.
  

Who is the course for?

This online Pressure Area Care 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 Area Care eLearning course are to:

• Provide an overview of the layers of the skin, the stages of pressure ulcers.
• Provide the correct care for individuals with pressure ulcers.

Learning objectives

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

• Understand the consequences of failing to provide appropriate care.
• Identify unavoidable and avoidable pressure ulcers.
• Understand legislation relating to pressure ulcers.
• Discuss the pressure reducing available devices.
• Identify the stages of pressure ulcers.
• Understand documentation requirements.
• Know the role of different health care professionals and support services.

Learning outcomes

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

• Understand the structure and functions of the skin.
• List and explain the stages of pressure ulcers.
• Define skin.
• Describe the role of the skin.
• Explain the layers of the human skin.
• Identify areas where pressure ulcers may form.
• Identify pressure relieving aids.
• Understand the documentation.
• Discuss the pressure reducing available devices.
• Understand the role of different health care professionals and support services.

Pressure Area Care – Level 1 – Online Training Course – CPDUK Certified.