Pressure Area Care & Tissue Viability

The syllabus covers such topics as:

• The anatomy and physiology of the skin
• Definition and grading of pressure ulcers
• Discover how the blanch test can detect early signs of skin damage and skin inspection
• Identify those at greater risk of developing pressure ulcers
• Describe common sites for pressure ulcers to develop
• How to follow the agreed care plan
• Materials, equipment and resources available to prevent and relieve pressure
• How to apply standards and precautions of infection control
• Understand the risk factor for pressure ulcers
• Differentiate between pressure, shear and friction forces
• Outline the role nutritional plays in the treatment and prevention of skin damage
• Examine the latest ways of cleaning skin to avoid damage
• Factors delaying the healing process