This online Pressure Ulcer Prevention training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 - Pressure ulcers or sores
• Session 2 - Predisposing factors
• Session 3 - How do we prevent pressure ulcers?
• Session 4 - Skin inspection - The most vulnerable areas
• Session 5 - Documentation and reporting.

This Pressure Ulcer Prevention 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 Ulcer Prevention e-Learning course are to:

• Provide an overview of the structure and functions of the skin.
• Introduce the different predisposing factors of pressure ulcers.
• Define ways to prevent pressure ulcers.

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

• Understand the structure and functions of the skin.
• Understand the anatomy of a pressure ulcer.
• Identify predisposing factors.
• Understand how to prevent pressure sores.
• Be able to inspect the skin and know what to look for.
• Identify areas where pressure areas form.
• Be able to understand risk assessments and the Waterlow scale.

On completion of this Pressure Ulcer Prevention E-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the structure and function of the skin.
• Define and be aware of the anatomy of a pressure ulcer.
• Understand the predisposing factors.
• Know the prevention measures to be taken.
• Inspect the skin and know what to look out for.
• Risk assess using Waterlow score and know who to report to.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.