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

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Mandatory Training Group

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Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's 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.

Certificate duration: 1 N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

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

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

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.

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.

Who is this 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.

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

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

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

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

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

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