Pressure Area Care and Skin Integrity

Explain how pressure ulcers develop and identify common risk factors.Carry out routine skin checks and basic skin assessment techniques.Apply practical prevention strategies, including repositioning and pressure area care.Use pressure-relieving equipment…

1 Hour

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£25.00

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This course helps a mixed care team strengthen day-to-day pressure area care by identifying risk, spotting early skin changes, and applying practical prevention strategies to protect skin integrity and reduce avoidable harm.

Course Content

6 Sections • 14 Lessons • 1 Hour
Introduction
1 Lesson
  • 📄 Welcome
Understanding Risk
3 Lessons
  • 📄 How Pressure Ulcers Develop
  • 📄 Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors
  • 📝 Risk factors quiz
    QUIZ
Checking the Skin
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Skin Assessment Basics
  • 📄 Recognizing Early Damage
  • 📝 Skin checks quiz
    QUIZ
Preventing Damage
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Prevention Strategies
  • 📄 Repositioning and Equipment
  • 📝 Prevention quiz
    QUIZ
Supporting Skin Health
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Nutrition and Hydration
  • 📄 Documentation and Escalation
  • 📝 Final practice quiz
    QUIZ
Summary
1 Lesson
  • 📄 Key Takeaways

Skills and Knowledge

Pressure ulcer prevention Skin assessment Repositioning Pressure-relieving equipment Nutrition and hydration Documentation Escalation

What You'll Learn

  • Explain how pressure ulcers develop and identify common risk factors.
  • Carry out routine skin checks and basic skin assessment techniques.
  • Apply practical prevention strategies, including repositioning and pressure area care.
  • Use pressure-relieving equipment safely and appropriately.
  • Recognize how nutrition and hydration affect skin integrity.
  • Document findings clearly and escalate concerns at the right time.

Who Is This Course For?

Personal Assistants

Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.

Employers

Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.

Family Members

Family or friends managing care and support.

Care Professionals

Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.

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