Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
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Course Information
This course covers how to prevent and manage pressure ulcers in people receiving care. You will learn where and why pressure ulcers (bedsores) can develop and techniques to stop them from forming (like regular repositioning and skin checks).
It also introduces models like aSSKINg (an acronym guiding pressure care steps) and explains how to work with the wider healthcare team (like nurses or tissue viability specialists) to treat any pressure sores effectively. Please note, the training includes some graphic content (images of wounds) to educate safely.
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Time Required: 60 minutes
This course is suited for:
- Care home or nursing home staff who provide bedside care
- Home care workers assisting clients with limited mobility
- Anyone responsible for skin care and repositioning of individuals at risk