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.
  

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.

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.

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.

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.