The Tissue Viability Training Course is a theory course and is designed for anyone who would be involved in the care of people who may be at risk of developing or have pressure ulcers. It will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to be able to apply the principles in practice within their workplace. All personnel working within a Health or Social Care setting should have a sound knowledge of the development and prevention of pressure sores.

1. Tissue Viability
Course Description:
This is a theory course and is designed for anyone who would be involved in the care
of people who may be at risk of developing or have pressure ulcers. It will provide the
learner with the knowledge and skills required to be able to apply the principles in
practice within their workplace.
All personnel working within a Health or Social Care setting should have a sound
knowledge of the development and prevention of pressure sores.
Course Outline:
Pressure Ulcers
Characteristics and functions of the skin / Understanding pressure areas / Common
sites of pressure sores (ulcers) / Causes of pressure sores (ulcers) / Prevention of
pressure sores (ulcers) / Indicators of pressure ulcer development
How To Treat Pressure Ulcers
Responsibilities / Proactive and reactive measures / Equipment available / “At risk”
considerations
Other Factors To Consider
Principles of good pressure area care / Diabetic ulcers / Skin nourishment / Necrosis /
High risk factors
Course Duration:
3hrs
Assessment:
The trainer will carry out an on-going assessment during the course
Certification:
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
Location:
The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training
venues
Maximum number of delegates per trainer is 15
Telephone: 0845 468 0870
Pathway College
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Web: www.pathwaygroup.co.uk
Birmingham: 0121 369 0100
Email: caretraining@pathwaygroup.co.uk