Pressure Sore Awareness
About Pressure Sore Awareness
Our pressure sore awareness course is for those employed or looking to work in health care. Training will cover how to manage pressure ulcers and their common sites. The trainer will also go into detail in regards to the main structures and functions of the skin.
Course Length
Our Pressure Sore Awareness training course is 2 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Person-Centred Care training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run the Person-Centred Care training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Pressure Sore Awareness training course, you will learn what pressure sores are, how to help prevent them, the main structures and functions of the skin, about ulcers, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Pressure Sore Awareness Course Outline
- Understanding pressure sores and how to help prevent them.
- The main structures and functions of the skin.
- Pressure ulcers.
- Common sites for pressure ulcers.
- Managing pressure ulcers.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Pressure Sore Awareness FAQs
What is a pressure sore?
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, normally caused by prolonged pressure to the skin. Anyone can get them, but they typically affect people confined to bed or sitting in a chair or wheelchair for long periods of time.
Who is the training for?
Pressure Sore Awareness training is suitable for anyone working in the healthcare or medical sectors.
What will I learn in this course?
Candidates will be taught the fundamentals of pressure sore care, how to identify infection, and the types of treatment available. The course also looks at ways to prevent pressure ulcers and how to clean open wounds and blisters.
Are there practical aspects to the training?
The training includes practical group activities guided by our specialist pressure sore instructors. Upon completion, candidates will be able to accurately assess patients at risk and apply appropriate precautions or treatment to the individual.
Pressure Sore Awareness FAQs
What is a pressure sore?
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, normally caused by prolonged pressure to the skin. Anyone can get them, but they typically affect people confined to bed or sitting in a chair or wheelchair for long periods of time.
Who is the training for?
Pressure Sore Awareness training is suitable for anyone working in the healthcare or medical sectors
What will I learn in this course?
Candidates will be taught the fundamentals of pressure sore care, how to identify infection, and the types of treatment available. The course also looks at ways to prevent pressure ulcers and how to clean open wounds and blisters.
Are there practical aspects to the training?
The training includes practical group activities guided by our specialist pressure sore instructors. Upon completion, candidates will be able to accurately assess patients at risk and apply appropriate precautions or treatment to the individual
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