Skin Integrity- Pressure Sores/Ulcers

£6.00

Course Description

This Skin Integrity – Pressure Sores/Ulcers online training equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, assess, and manage pressure sores (ulcers). The module explores causes, risk factors, staging, treatment options, and collaborative approaches to care, while highlighting the importance of patient safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Course Summary

Duration: ~1 hour

Format: Online, self-paced

Certification: Certificate of Completion

CPD Points: 1 CPD point

Access: 6 months from purchase

Aligned with UK healthcare standards, this course integrates evidence-based practices and national guidelines for pressure sore prevention and management.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

Nurses and midwives

Healthcare assistants and support workers

Allied health professionals (physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists)

Social care staff involved in patient care

Students in healthcare training programmes

Care home and community care staff

Course Contents

Introduction to Pressure Sores

Definition and classification

Risk factors and causes

Anatomy and physiology of skin

Prevention of Pressure Sores

Identifying at-risk individuals

Assessment tools and scales

Positioning and repositioning techniques

Skin care, hygiene, and nutrition

Use of pressure-relieving devices

Assessment and Staging

Early detection and clinical assessment

Staging based on UK NPUAP guidelines

Documentation and communication

Management of Pressure Sores

Wound care principles and dressing choices

Infection prevention and control

Pain management and debridement

Advanced therapies and surgical interventions

Collaborative Care and Support

Multidisciplinary care approaches

Family and patient involvement

Psychological support and palliative care

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Quality Improvement and Best Practices

National and international guidelines

Reporting and learning from incidents

Course Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the impact of pressure sores on patient wellbeing and quality of life.

Apply prevention strategies such as repositioning and use of support equipment.

Identify the components of optimal wound care, including advanced therapies.

Recognise the role of nutrition in pressure sore prevention and healing.

Manage pain effectively in patients with pressure sores.

Use evidence-based guidelines (e.g., NPUAP) for assessment and treatment.

Educate patients and caregivers to promote shared responsibility in care.

Access resources, advocacy organisations, and support networks for ongoing care.

Understand the roles of social workers and case managers in patient support.

Make informed, patient-centred decisions in managing pressure sores.

Frameworks & Standards

This course aligns with:

NPUAP/EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Classification System

NICE Guidelines (CG179: Pressure ulcers: prevention and management)

NHS England Pressure Ulcer Core Curriculum

NMC Code of Conduct (2018)

CQC Fundamental Standards of Care

NMC CPD Requirements: 35 hours of CPD every 3 years, including at least 20 participatory

£6.00

Skin Integrity- Pressure Sores/Ulcers

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