Able Training / Personal & Pressure Care

Personal Pressure Care

A 3 hour course that teaches delegates about the role and responsibility of personal care, and the recognition, management and prevention of pressure sores.

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About this course

This 3 hour course is focused on those working in the healthcare setting and teaches delegates about the role and responsibility of personal care. Delegates will be also be taught the fundamentals of pressure sore care, with a focus on industry standard prevention methods. They will also learn about the specific factors which can lead to the development of pressure sores, how to identify infection, and ways in which they can be treated.

What does Personal Pressure Care cover?

This training course explores the role and responsibilities of a carer in relation to a vulnerable service user, with a focus on the recognition, management and prevention of pressure sores. The course also covers the roles and responsibility of the carer when toileting a service user, teaches an understanding of incontinence and control, and outlines the importance of personal hygiene procedures.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for social workers and care workers that work with and support vulnerable or elderly people with limited mobility, or anyone looking to improve upon their own methods of personal care. It is also beneficial training for those who work within health or care sectors where the development of pressure sores is a significant concern.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Attendees will be able to:

Understand the role of the carer when toileting a service user
Understand incontinence and its control
Describe the importance of personal hygiene procedures
Descibe the main structures and functions of skin
Understand pressure sores and how they can be avoided

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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Training can be delivered at a venue of your choice or at one of our training locations across the UK.

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Alzheimer’s Society, Mind, Foster Care Associates, Nursing Midwifery Council and the Scouts.