Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

Learn about types of pressure ulcers, how to effectively manage and treat them, and how to treat them. Explore effective models of pressure ulcer management, such as aSSKINg.

This training is about pressure ulcer prevention and tissue viability. It contains information and pictures of open wounds and intimate areas of the body.

Learning Outcomes

1. To be aware of where and how pressure ulcers occur 

2. To be able to utilise strategies to prevent and manage pressure ulcers 

3. To be aware of the need for collaborative working with patients, relatives, carers and the multi-disciplinary team