Clinical Care
Clinical Care
Pressure Area Care
Delivery:
Online/E-learning
Level:
2
Accreditation:
This course is CPD certified.
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About this course
Pressure area care is a vital part of safe and effective support in health and social care, helping to protect individuals from skin breakdown, pressure sores, and pressure ulcers. This pressure area care course introduces learners to the key principles of preventing pressure damage and explains why good pressure area care practices are essential for maintaining comfort, dignity, and wellbeing in care settings. The training focuses on awareness, prevention, and early action rather than clinical treatment.
This course is designed for carers, care home staff, support workers, and health and social care professionals who support individuals with limited mobility or complex care needs. It provides practical pressure care training for those working in care homes, supported living, and domiciliary care, where individuals may be at increased risk of developing pressure damage as part of their daily care needs.
Throughout this training, learners will develop a clear understanding of how pressure damage occurs, the common pressure areas of the body, and the factors that increase the likelihood of skin breakdown. The course also explores effective pressure ulcer prevention strategies, including repositioning, skin inspection, and the use of appropriate aids and equipment. By completing this training, learners will be better equipped to recognise risks early and apply safe care practices that help reduce the risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Understanding skin anatomy and pressure risk: how the anatomy and physiology of the skin relates to pressure damage and the development of pressure ulcers
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Recognising good practice in pressure area care: best practice responsibilities within your role when delivering pressure area care
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Awareness of materials and equipment used in pressure care: the purpose of aids and equipment used to support pressure ulcer prevention
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Understanding the importance of care plans: why agreed care plans must be followed to reduce the risk of developing pressure damage
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Knowledge of legislation and guidance: key legislation, policies, and national guidance
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Preparing to support pressure area care safely: how to prepare appropriately before supporting individuals at risk of pressure sores
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Supporting pressure area care in practice: how pressure sore training informs safe, preventative care approaches
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Knowing what to record and report: what information should be recorded and reported in relation to pressure area care concerns
Course Syllabus Includes
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin
- Functions of the skin
- Ageing of the skin
- Warning signs of skin breakdown
- How a pressure sore develops
- Grades of pressure sores
- Common pressure sites
- Factors that increase the risk
- Friction and shearing
- Assessment tools
- How to avoid pressure sores
- Maintaining healthy skin
- Recording and reporting
- Pressure relieving equipment
- Legislation and national guidelines
- Pressure sore treatment
- Pressure care management
- Following care plans
- Infection control
- Team working
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