Pressure Area Care Training
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- CPD Certified Certificate - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Pressure Area Care - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.
Welcome to our 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.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Pressure Area Care - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.
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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.
Why is this Pressure Area Care training course essential?
This Pressure Area Care course will allow you to gain skills and knowledge that will enable you to undertake pressure area care for individuals, following the individual’s care plan and risk assessment, as well as relevant protocols and procedures within your work area.
What is covered in this course?
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.
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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Certificates
CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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