Tissue Viability – Online Training Course – CPDUK Accredited
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Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Tissue Viability training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as ‘bedsores’ or ‘pressure sores’.
The daily costs of treating a pressure ulcer are estimated to range from £43 to £374. For uncomplicated pressure ulcers, the daily cost ranges from between £43 to £57. Caregivers need to understand the core principles of pressure ulcer prevention.
Certificate duration: 2 years
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)
Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims
The aims and objectives of this online Tissue Viability training course are to improve the learners’ knowledge and awareness of core tissue viability principles, including the prevention of pressure ulcers.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Tissue Viability training course, the learner will be able to:
- Define tissue viability,
- Define pressure ulcer,
- Know the structure of the skin,
- Understand the functions of the skin,
- Know how pressure ulcers develop,
- Know the causes of pressure ulcers,
- Know the factors that increase pressure ulcer risks,
- Know the different types of pressure ulcers,
- Know how pressure ulcers are treated,
- Act to prevent pressure ulcers developing,
- Know the roles and responsibilities of the care team, and
- Know where to find additional resources relating to tissue viability.
Tissue viability is a growing speciality that primarily considers all aspects of skin and soft tissue wounds, including acute surgical wounds, pressure ulcers and all forms of leg ulceration.
Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as ‘bedsores’ or ‘pressure sores’.
The daily costs of treating a pressure ulcer are estimated to range from £43 to £374. For uncomplicated pressure ulcers, the daily cost ranges from between £43 to £57. Caregivers need to understand the core principles of pressure ulcer prevention.
What is tissue viability?
There is no universally accepted standard definition of the role of tissue viability care. Generally, tissue viability nursing is about preventing insults to the skin and underlying tissues and facilitating healing in wounds where a complication has prevented the normal healing process.
What is the difference between pressure ulcers and tissue viability?
“Tissue viability is a growing speciality that primarily considers all aspects of skin and soft tissue wounds, including acute surgical wounds, pressure ulcers and all forms of leg ulceration.” – (Tissue Viability Society, 2009).
Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as ‘bedsores’ or ‘pressure sores’.” – (NHS Choices).
What is covered in this course?
This online Tissue Viability training course covers the following:
- Introduction to tissue viability
- What is tissue viability?
- What is a pressure ulcer?
- Structure of the skin,
- Functions of the skin,
- Symptoms of pressure ulcers,
- How do pressure ulcers develop?
- Causes of pressure ulcers,
- Factors that increase pressure ulcer risks,
- Types of pressure ulcers,
- Who is affected by pressure ulcers,
- Diagnosing pressure ulcers,
- Treatment of pressure ulcers,
- Complications of pressure ulcers,
- Preventing pressure ulcers,
- Roles and responsibilities of the care team, and
- Further online resources and references.
Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This Tissue Viability e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services.
Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
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.
Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
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).
Tissue Viability - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
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