The aim of this course is to provide a good understanding of the basic management and care of pressure ulcers. Learners will discover what defines a pressure ulcer, what causes them and how they are categorised.
This course will also look at the possible ways in which to treat a category I pressure ulcer and advise learners on the importance of repositioning techniques.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
£12.00Price
Duration
116 minutes
Who Is This Course Aimed At?
New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.What Will I Learn?
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- State when and why pressure ulcers can occur
- Describe the category scheme for pressure ulcers and the implications of that scheme
- Describe the types of individual most vulnerable to pressure ulcers
- Identify the factors that can increase an individual's vulnerability
- List the possible consequences of failing to treat a pressure ulcer effectively at the earliest opportunity
- Describe the various means of preventing the development of pressure ulcers
- Describe the most effective means of treating a pressure ulcer as soon as it is identified