React to Red. Prevention and Care of Pressure Injuries

see training calendar

Course aim:

To be able to identify the causes of pressure ulcers and undertake pressure ulcer care with an aim to preserve healthy skin and thus prevent breakdown and development of pressure ulcers.

Course outcomes:

• With good care the worker will identify the following with the aim to maintain healthy skin and thus prevent breakdown and the development of  pressure
• Identify risk factors
• Functions of the skin and changes in skin condition
• How pressure ulcers develop
• How changing the person’s position will reduce pressure
• Management of existing pressure injury damage

Please contact Cliff.Evans@coventry.gov.uk to arrange