Description
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Online Training
The Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Community Setting) Online Training is for healthcare workers and caregivers. It teaches you how to prevent pressure ulcers when caring for people in the community.
The course equips healthcare workers the skills to protect patients from painful injuries.
The aim of this Pressure Ulcer Prevention online training course is to enable learners to obtain detailed knowledge of pressure ulcer management, including identifying the main causes of pressure ulcers, as well as the most effective means of preventing them and, if necessary, treating them.
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, can be a problem in community healthcare settings. By learning about risk factors, spotting early signs, and applying prevention strategies, participants can help create a safer environment for at-risk patients.
This online pressure ulcer training course is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills to prevent, assess, and manage pressure ulcers in a community setting.
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Approved
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded.
- Progress tracker
- Easy interface
📌Related: Trainer-Led prevention and management of pressure ulcer training.
Course Key Points
- What is a ‘pressure ulcer’?
- What causes pressure ulcers?
- Assessing pressure ulcers
- Repositioning techniques
- Managing a grade 1 pressure ulcer
Course Outline: Pressure Ulcer Online
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What is a ‘Pressure Ulcer’?
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Define pressure ulcers and understand how they affect patients.
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Learn the stages of pressure ulcers and how they form.
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What Causes Pressure Ulcers?
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Explore what causes pressure ulcers to develop.
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Recognise common risk factors and understand their impact.
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Assessing Pressure Ulcers
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Develop skills to identify and assess pressure ulcers.
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Learn why accurate assessment is important for good care.
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Repositioning Techniques
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Understand why regular repositioning helps prevent pressure ulcers.
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Learn how to reposition patients properly in a community setting.
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Managing a Grade 1 Pressure Ulcer
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Learn how to care for grade 1 pressure ulcers.
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Discover ways to stop the ulcer from getting worse.
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Note: We group face-to-face training on pressure sore course for organisations with a maximum delegates of 12.
You can discuss with book for either the online or face to face training.
Who Should Take the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Course?
Course Benefits: Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Community Settings)
By completing this pressure ulcer prevention online training, participants will be able to:
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Improve patient care and quality of life by preventing pressure ulcers.
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Reduce the number of pressure ulcers in community settings.
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Follow national and local guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention more effectively.
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Improve communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals.
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Gain more confidence in assessing and managing pressure ulcer risk.
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Use resources more effectively by applying prevention strategies.
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Promote a culture of safety and best practices within the organisation.