Pressure Area Care Training Course

What is Pressure Area Care Training?

Pressure Area Care Training course equips healthcare workers, carers, and support staff with the skills and knowledge on how to prevent and manage pressure sores (also called pressure ulcers) in people who are at risk.

This training looks at what causes pressure sores, who is most at risk, and the different stages. It focuses on simple ways to stop pressure sores and keep the skin healthy.

Pressure area care in nursing is about stopping and treating pressure sores (also called bedsores). These sores happen when someone sits or lies in the same position for too long.

They are more common in people who can’t move much. Important steps include checking the skin often, helping the person change position, and using special cushions or mattresses to reduce pressure on the body.

If you take this pressure area course, you will learn:

• What pressure sores are
• What causes them
• Who is most at risk
• The different stages of pressure sores
• How to prevent them using simple, safe steps

Our trainers will also teach you:

• How to check the skin properly
• How to use necessary skin tools to assess the risk
• Ways to follow UK care rules and guidelines

The training includes easy-to-understand lessons and real-life examples, so you can feel more confident giving kind, safe, and high-quality care.

This course is great for anyone working in:

• Hospitals
• Care homes
• People’s homes in the community

It follows important UK standards, like the NICE guidelines and CQC requirements.

By the end of the course, you will be ready to help reduce pressure sores and help people feel better and stay safe.

Course Details:

• Duration: Choose a half-day (2–3 hours) or full-day (6 hours) with Tissue Viability Awareness.
• How it’s taught: In person, online (virtual)
• Certificate: You get a level 2 certificate when you finish the course.
• Cost: Please contact us to find out the price
• Where: We can come to your workplace or you can come to a training venue, anywhere in the UK
• Who can join: No prior qualification needed – good for both new and experienced staff

Note: At Caring for Care, the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers Training share similar course content with this.

Pressure Area Care Course Content

The typical course content for Pressure Area Care Course will contain:

1. Introduction to Pressure Sores

• Learn what pressure sores are.
• Understand what causes them.
• Know how they can affect people – for example, 1 in 10 hospital patients may get them.

2. Risk Assessment

• Learn how to check if someone is at risk.
• Use tools like the Waterlow Scale to help spot risks early.

3. Prevention Techniques

• Follow the SSKIN steps:
  • S – Surface: Make sure the person lies or sits on the right surface.
  • S – Skin Inspection: Check the skin often for any signs of damage.
  • K – Keep Moving: Help the person change position often.
  • I – Incontinence: Keep skin clean and dry if the person has accidents.
  • N – Nutrition: Give healthy food and drink to keep skin strong.
• Use special cushions, mattresses, and repositioning plans.

4. Skin Care Basics

• Clean skin gently and regularly.
• Keep skin dry and protected from too much moisture.

5. Early Intervention

• Learn the early warning signs of pressure sores.
• Know what actions to take when signs appear.

6. Patient Education

• Teach patients and their families how to prevent pressure sores.
• Share simple tips for care at home or in hospital.

7. Compliance and Best Practices

• Follow care rules from:
  • NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
  • NHS (National Health Service)
  • CQC (Care Quality Commission)
• Give safe, up-to-date, and high-quality care.

You can review similar course content for Pressure Ulcer and Management here.

Learning Outcomes

The course outcome for the Pressure Area Care Course will cover gaining knowledge and skills to:

• Understand Pressure Sores: Know what causes them, who is at risk, and the different stages.
• Do Risk Checks: Use tools like the Waterlow Scale or Braden Scale to find out who might get pressure sores.
• Use Prevention Methods: Know how to help, like changing positions, checking skin, and using special cushions or mattresses.
• Spot Early Signs: Notice early signs like red skin, so you can act quickly.
• Support Healthy Eating and Drinking: Understand how good food and enough water help keep skin strong.
• Follow UK Rules: Give safe care by following NICE guidelines and CQC standards.

The course is essential for improving patient outcomes by equipping healthcare workers with the skills needed to prevent and manage pressure ulcers effectively while adhering to national standards.

Who Should Take The Pressure Area Care Course?

This course is for:

• Registered nurses and nursing associates
• Healthcare assistants and support workers
• Care home staff and managers
• Home care (domiciliary) workers
• Occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Hospital ward staff
• Anyone who helps care for people who have trouble moving.

Why Nurses and Care Staff Should Take the Pressure Area Care Course

This half-day course is very useful for nurses and care staff in the UK. These are the benefits of the pressure area care course:

• Keeps Patients Safe: You will learn how to stop pressure sores, which affect 1 in 10 hospital patients. This helps lower pain, infection, and other problems.
• Better Quality Care: You will learn how to use tools like the Waterlow Scale and follow the SSKIN steps to give kind, person-centred care.
• Follows UK Rules: The course helps you follow NICE guidelines and CQC standards. This is important, as 1 in 4 care providers have issues with following the rules.
• Helps Stop Risks Early: You will learn how to spot problems early and prevent pressure sores, which helps protect older people or those who can’t move easily.
• Boosts Your Skills: The course helps you get better at skin care and risk checks. This can help with getting a new job or moving up in your care career.
• Saves Money: Preventing pressure sores means less money spent on treatment. This helps both the NHS and the patients.
• Builds Confidence: You will practise important tasks like moving patients, checking skin, and giving advice. This helps you feel more ready to work under pressure.

This course helps you give safe, good care while meeting your job and legal duties in the UK.

Career Opportunities After Pressure Area Care Training

Completing a short course on Pressure Area Care Training can open up more job chances in health and social care. You will learn key skills to stop and manage pressure sores. Here’s how it can help you:

Here are some roles you can move into:

1. Care Assistant

• Work in care homes or people’s homes.
• Do skin checks and help stop pressure sores.
• Help people feel better and stay safe.

2. Support Worker

• Help people in the community or in supported living.
• Use risk checks and care skills to support people who are at risk.

3. Nursing Assistant

• Work in NHS or private hospitals with nurses.
• Help stop pressure sores and keep an eye on patients.

4. Pathway to Nursing

• Start learning the basics before doing a nursing course.
• This can lead to jobs like Staff Nurse, focusing on skin and wound care.

5. Senior Carer

• Move up to lead a care team.
• Make sure your team follows proper care rules like the NICE guidelines.

6. Wound Care Support

• With extra training, join special teams in hospitals or clinics.
• Help care for people with skin problems or wounds.

7. Trainer Role

• After more experience, train new care workers.
• Help care providers meet CQC rules (1 in 4 need help with pressure sore care).

This course helps you:

• Learn real-life care skills, like the SSKIN steps.
• Follow the latest UK care standards.
• Help prevent pressure sores (which affect 1 in 10 hospital patients).

It can also help you move up faster with more training and experience.

Why Choose Caring for Care for Pressure Area Ulcer Training?

• Expert Trainers: Taught by healthcare professionals who know a lot about skin care and pressure sores.
• Practical Skills: Gain skills through case studies and examples from the classroom including practical tips to aid better understanding.
• Flexible Options: Learn in-person, online (virtual), or both – whatever works best for you.
• Accredited: You get a recognised level 2 certificate.
• Made for You: Training can be shaped to fit your team’s needs.
• Trusted by Many: Join thousands of care workers who are helping patients stay safe and well.

Booking Information

To reserve your place or arrange on-site training for your team, please:

• Visit the Pressure Ulcer and Management Training page to book this course.
• You can also fill in the enquiry form below.
• For group bookings (3–12 people), please call our course advisors between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM to help with booking and answer questions. We don’t offer this course for individuals — only for groups.
• You can also find the related Pressure Ulcer Care e-Learning Course here.