Pressure Sores – Prevention and Care of Pressure Areas

Our clinical update courses are advanced and specialist and are designed to keep qualified nurses and physiotherapists aware of the latest research, theory and information in relation to the management of specific conditions.

Learning outcomes and objectives

• To understand about healthy skin, identifying wounds and what causes them.

• To be able to define what a pressure sore is as well as types of leg ulcers.

• To learn how to inspect the skin for prevention purposes.

• To gain an awareness of different types of pressure relieving equipment.

Half day courses usually run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. / 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.