Tissue Viability Awareness
Course Overview
Ascend Learning Solutions
Pressure ulcers are extremely painful, can cause extreme levels of discomfort and pain, and can lead to loss of limbs, or even life, in some cases. Therefore, prevention is a far better alternative than curing. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to recognise the development of a pressure ulcer at its early stages, which can help in reducing chances of infection and serious illness.
Who should complete the course?
This course is ideal for all health, care and wellbeing staff who look after any person at risk.
Why Train With Us?
Choosing Ascend Learning means choosing high quality, compliant and engaging training that genuinely improves confidence and skills in the workplace. Every course is delivered by experienced and accredited trainers who specialise in real world scenarios, ensuring your team leaves fully prepared and confident.
We are trusted by schools, care organisations and businesses across the UK. Ascend Learning is committed to providing training that is simple, compliant and genuinely useful, giving your staff the skills they need to work safely and confidently.
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Course Details
Aims
To provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge to enable them to reduce the risk of a pressure ulcer developing and respond appropriately if one does.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will have the skills to:
- Recognise the risk factors in the development of pressure ulcers
- Take preventative measures against the development of pressure ulcers
- Manage pressure ulcers and promote healing
Course Content
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