Course Description:

This Pressure Area Care and Tissue Viability training course is designed for carers, healthcare professionals, and support staff to develop the skills and knowledge required to prevent and manage pressure ulcers and promote healthy tissue viability. The course focuses on recognising risk factors, implementing preventative strategies, and providing effective care to maintain skin integrity and enhance individuals’ comfort and well-being.

Learners will explore best practices in pressure area care, the use of specialist equipment, and the importance of person-centred care in promoting dignity and independence. The training also highlights the significance of risk assessment, monitoring, and documentation to ensure high standards of care.

Topics include:

• Understand the causes and risk factors associated with pressure ulcers.
• Learn how to recognise early signs of pressure damage and stages of pressure ulcers.
• Gain practical skills for implementing preventative measures, such as repositioning and using pressure-relieving equipment.
• Understand the principles of tissue viability and its importance in maintaining skin health.
• Develop skills to provide effective wound care and manage pressure-related injuries.
• Learn infection control practices to minimise the risk of complications.
• Understand how to conduct and document risk assessments for pressure ulcers and tissue viability.
• Promote dignity, comfort, and independence for individuals receiving pressure area care.