Tissue Viability Training – Level 2 – Online Course – CPD Certified
£19.99
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses for health and social care professionals and organisations that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
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Tissue Viability - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Tissue Viability training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as ‘bedsores’ or ‘pressure sores’.
The daily costs of treating a pressure ulcer are estimated to range from £43 to £374. For uncomplicated pressure ulcers, the daily cost ranges from between £43 to £57. Caregivers need to understand the core principles of pressure ulcer prevention.
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 Tissue Viability e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services.
What is covered in this course?
This online Tissue Viability training course covers the following:
- Introduction to tissue viability
- What is tissue viability?
- What is a pressure ulcer?
- Structure of the skin,
- Functions of the skin,
- Symptoms of pressure ulcers,
- How do pressure ulcers develop?
- Causes of pressure ulcers,
- Factors that increase pressure ulcer risks,
- Types of pressure ulcers,
- Who is affected by pressure ulcers,
- Diagnosing pressure ulcers,
- Treatment of pressure ulcers,
- Complications of pressure ulcers,
- Preventing pressure ulcers,
- Roles and responsibilities of the care team, and
- Further online resources and references.
Tissue Viability - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this online Tissue Viability training course are to improve the learners’ knowledge and awareness of core tissue viability principles, including the prevention of pressure ulcers.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Tissue Viability training course, the learner will be able to:
- Define tissue viability,
- Define pressure ulcer,
- Know the structure of the skin,
- Understand the functions of the skin,
- Know how pressure ulcers develop,
- Know the causes of pressure ulcers,
- Know the factors that increase pressure ulcer risks,
- Know the different types of pressure ulcers,
- Know how pressure ulcers are treated,
- Act to prevent pressure ulcers developing,
- Know the roles and responsibilities of the care team, and
- Know where to find additional resources relating to tissue viability.
Why is this Tissue Viability course important?
Tissue viability is a growing speciality that primarily considers all aspects of skin and soft tissue wounds, including acute surgical wounds, pressure ulcers and all forms of leg ulceration.
Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as ‘bedsores’ or ‘pressure sores’.
The daily costs of treating a pressure ulcer are estimated to range from £43 to £374. For uncomplicated pressure ulcers, the daily cost ranges from between £43 to £57. Caregivers need to understand the core principles of pressure ulcer prevention.
Tissue Viability - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
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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.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
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The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited and trusted leading provider of statutory and mandatory training for health and social care providers across all UK regions.
Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF).
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.
- Online, self-paced training
- 24-hour learner support
- High-quality interactive courses
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- Complete modules within 1-2 hours
- Meet organisational mandatory training needs
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- Instant digital CPD certificates on completion
- Meet current UK legislation and guidelines
- Over 500 CPD courses covering multiple business sectors
- Free blended learning environment (BLE) for all organisations.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
All the courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited corporate provider of E-Learning courses, programmes and qualifications across all sectors. Click here to see our CPDUK accreditation.
The CPD certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.
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great course, informative course presented well.
very good and informative, thorough information
enjoyed doing the course
I am happy that I have competed this course as it was a valuable way for me to remind myself and recap what knowledge I have or don't have
Good presentation and helpful in practice
I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues and all health care professionals.
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wonderful course
Found the course very good and informative as I could complete it at my own pace.
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