Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers eLearning course

This online training course is focused on raising awareness about pressure ulcers. You will see the ridiculously high percentage that could be avoided with the right care and support.

By being aware of who is at high risk and carrying out the right checks, you can make a real difference to an individual's quality of life.

We will guide you through what to look for and what to do

  • What is meant by skin integrity?
  • What are pressure ulcers?
  • Who is most at risk?
  • Consequences of pressure ulcers?
  • How to assess pressure ulcers
  • Prevention early detection
  • When to seek help
  • Reducing the risk of pressure ulcers

This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers and Managers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about pressure ulcers.We offer our courses for your LMS as SCORM files. Depending on the scope of what you need there may be a charge for this. Please connect to discuss it with us.

This course will take 30 Minutes to complete.

You can access this Health and Social Care online course as part of the Unlimited Care Package, which includes 130+ courses and certificates, on the Click eLearning platform. Starting from just £3, access unlimited learning in one simple subscription.

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Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers eLearning course - Grey Matter Learning

Aims of the Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers course

At the end of this eLearning you will be able to:

  • Understand the essentials about skin integrity
  • Understand how pressure ulcers occur and how to prevent them
  • Understand the categorisation of tissue damage
  • Identify people at risk and apply early intervention techniques
  • Promote lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers
  • Know when to seek medical help

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“Great course - informative and easy to follow”

As a leading eLearning platform provider, Grey Matter Learning recognises the importance of accessibility in learning. We are proud to have integrated Recite, an innovative tool that enables learners to access eLearning content more easily, regardless of their abilities. With Recite, learners can benefit from text-to-speech in over 65 languages, colour contrast adjustments, and translation of over 100 languages, to enhance their learning experience.

These tools can help to make learning more inclusive and accessible for learners with visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who speak different languages. By incorporating Recite into our website and Click eLearning platform, we are able to provide our carers with a comprehensive and accessible training solution that helps to promote learning outcomes for all learners.

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