Pressure Area Care Training 

Pressure Area Care, also called Tissue Viability Training, is an essential part to daily care in the healthcare industry.  

 

 

What is Pressure Sore Prevent Training? 

Pressure sore prevention is also know as Tissue Viability training. With a renewed focus on prevention, its never been more important to ensure you service is setup robustly for the prevention of pressure sores.  
 
Our course covers the SSKIN/ASKIN and the BESTSHOT model of tissue viability used in the NHS to understand the risks people maybe facing. Having robust documentation and care plans are just as important as having a clean track record of no pressure sores within your service.  
 
 
 

What Are The Benefits of This Course? 

 
There are plenty of benefits to undertaking this course, from your staff understanding how pressure sores develop, to who is more at risk through to prevention and early detection of developing wounds.  
 
Knowing you have properly trained staff, who have the knowledge, skills and understanding of pressure sore prevention is of a huge benefit. It will help prevent wounds occurring, safeguarding incidents, increases service user happiness & health and helps your organisation's reputation.  
 

Who’s It For? 

Our course is perfect for every healthcare organisation how have staff who need either refresher training or have new starters. Ensuring safety is everyone responsibility, this includes the prevention of pressure sores.  

Why Choose Us 

Training was amazing I feel I learnt so much even going in with a bit of knowledge already!! He made it fun and very interesting!! 
Paige - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
They are very friendly and knowledgeable, making the atmosphere conducive to learning. I definitely recommend anyone in Health and social care to get in touch with Leicestershire Training team 
Vee - Manager (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
The trainer who ran the training sessions today did a fantastic job! He has an amazing sense of humour and made difficult topics fun and engaging, 
Vanessa - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
Always very informative about the specified subject. Without these training courses we wouldn't get to know detailed things about the aspects of a patients disabilities. 
Kim - Senior Carer (5 Star Google Review) 

All of our courses include complimentary free certificates as well as handouts.  

 
Whats Covered? 
 
The whole session is taught in an interactive and engaging way, helping your staff to not only learn more, but remember more too: 
 
What are pressure sores and how do their occur  
Who is at an increased risk and why  
Understanding BESTSHOT and the common locations of pressure sores 
Learning how the SSKIN/ASKIN model prevents pressure sores  
Understanding who in the multi-disciplinary team can support you  
How to implement pressure sore prevention in everyday interventions  
Understanding how to create person centered pressure sore prevent care plans and risk assessments  
 
Course Details  
 
Here are some details about the course to help you decide whether or not its for you.  
 
 
This is a 4 hour - Full day course 
This course can be taught at your venue or via Zoom, whichever you prefer 
This course is certificated and handouts are provided for free 
The certification for the course lasts one year 
The course is taught by a professional with real experience of this topic 
The price of this course depends on the size of the group; however we pride ourselves on being affordable for all. please contact us for more information. 
 
 
 

Training with the Leicestershire Training Team 

 
Training is one of the most important aspects of anyone's working life, however it is commonly a source of boredom, resulting in a poor retainment of information. This is why we started thinking about training differently. For us, the training needs to be engaging as well as informative, so what you learn today, will be remembered tomorrow.  
 
Training with us is a unique experience, with a potent mixture of fun, interactivity, real life experience and expert advice. We only use trained professionals, such as our nurse trainers, to deliver our training. This way you are taught by someone with real hands on experience.  
 
Want to Book or Ask us Some Questions First?  

CARE PLANNING AND RISK ASSESSMENTS 

FALLS PREVENTION 

MANUAL HANDLING AND MOVING & HANDLING 

PERSON CENTERED CARE & DIGNITY 

CATHETER AND STOMA CARE 

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 

PRESSURE AREA CARE 

END OF LIFE CARE & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

MENTAL CAPACITY ACT & DOLS 

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY 

INFECTION CONTROL AND COSHH 

PEG CARE AND PEG FEEDING 

WOUND MANAGEMENT & REPORTING 

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