Pressure Area Care – Level 1 – E-Learning Course – CDPUK Certified
£19.99
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Pressure Area Care - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.
Welcome to our online Pressure Area Care training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Pressure ulcers are localised areas of tissue necrosis that tend to develop when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface for a prolonged period.
This Pressure Area Care eLearning course helps learners develop key skills to provide the correct care for individuals with pressure ulcers.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
This online Pressure Area Care e-learning course is suitable for the following:
- Domiciliary care workers
- Home caregivers
- Locum and agency care workers
- Community healthcare assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants.
What is covered in this course?
This online Pressure Area Care training course covers the following:
- Introduction
- Session 1 – Failure to provide appropriate care
- Session 2 – Interventions
- Session 3 – Other considerations.
Pressure Area Care – Level 1 – E-Learning Course – CDPUK Certified.
Course aims
The aims of this Pressure Area Care eLearning course are to:
- Provide an overview of the layers of the skin, the stages of pressure ulcers.
- Provide the correct care for individuals with pressure ulcers.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online Pressure Area Care training course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the consequences of failing to provide appropriate care.
- Identify unavoidable and avoidable pressure ulcers.
- Understand legislation relating to pressure ulcers.
- Discuss the pressure reducing available devices.
- Identify the stages of pressure ulcers.
- Understand documentation requirements.
- Know the role of different health care professionals and support services.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Pressure Area Care training course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the structure and functions of the skin.
- List and explain the stages of pressure ulcers.
- Define skin.
- Describe the role of the skin.
- Explain the layers of the human skin.
- Identify areas where pressure ulcers may form.
- Identify pressure relieving aids.
- Understand the documentation.
- Discuss the pressure reducing available devices.
- Understand the role of different health care professionals and support services.
Why is this Pressure Area Care training course essential?
This Pressure Area Care course will allow you to gain skills and knowledge that will enable you to undertake pressure area care for individuals, following the individual’s care plan and risk assessment, as well as relevant protocols and procedures within your work area.
Pressure Area Care – Level 1 – E-Learning Course – CDPUK Certified.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
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We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
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