Pressure Sore Awareness

The aim of this Pressure Sore training course is to provide detailed knowledge of pressure sores and what care is needed to prevent them. Perfect for care workers, home caregivers, support workers, care assistants or anyone working in the health and social care sector.

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Those in care are at a severely high risk of developing pressure sores. These sores can develop over time and often become infected causes other medical complications and huge discomfort for those you care for. There is no justifiable reason why a person receiving medical or social care should have a pressure wound or injury. By 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.

This Pressure Sore Awareness training course will teach learners what a pressure ulcer is, how it is formed, who is at a higher risk of developing a pressure ulcer, as well as the warning signs of a pressure ulcer and how to treat one.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, these Pressure Sore courses takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Pressure Sore training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Pressure Sores Training for carers, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Pressure Sore Awareness Training Course is CPD accredited and is delivered by a Skills For Care Endorsed Provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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PRESSURE SORE AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

The aim of this Pressure Sore course is to greater increase your knowledge of Pressure Ulcers and their causes.

The key points covered in this course are:

Defining Pressure Ulcers
Ulcer formation
Ulcer risks
Warning signs
Treatment

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PRESSURE SORE AWARENESS LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this online Pressure Sore training course, learners should know and understand the following:

Defining Pressure Ulcers
Learn and understand what a pressure ulcer is
Ulcer formation
Describe how a pressure ulcer forms
Ulcer risks
Demonstrate knowledge of what makes an individual at higher risk of developing pressure ulcers
Warning signs
Describe warning signs that would alert you to the possibility of a pressure ulcer forming
Treatment
Understand the severity of pressure ulcers and how they are treated

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What is a pressure sore? A pressure sore is damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure on the area for a long time. This pressure can lessen blood flow to the affected area, which may lead to tissue damage and tissue death. Pressure sores often form on the skin covering bony areas of the body, such as the back, tailbone, hips, buttocks, elbows, heels, and ankles. Patients who are not able to get out of bed or change their position, or who always use a wheelchair have an increased risk of pressure sores.

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