Pressure Care – Level 2

Location: Our Training Academy, West Hampstead
Delivery: Face-to-Face / Onsite (Same-Day Delivery)
Accreditation: CPD Certified

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Course Overview

Pressure ulcers (also known as bedsores) are a significant risk to service users with limited mobility, yet they are largely preventable with the right knowledge. The Pressure Care module is designed to empower carers with the skills to identify early warning signs, implement preventative strategies, and understand the vital importance of skin integrity.

Delivered at our West Hampstead Academy—the area’s only facility offering unrivalled hands-on training—this module focuses on a proactive approach to care that protects the health and dignity of every service user.

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Training Efficiency & Logistics

Our training is designed to be as efficient as it is thorough:

• Same-Day Delivery: Gain vital clinical prevention skills in a single face-to-face session.
• 3 to 4 Courses Per Day: Maximize your professional development by stacking this module with others, such as Dementia Care or Moving & Handling, during your visit.
• Interactive Learning: We limit sessions to 10 learners per day. This small group size allows for meaningful discussion regarding skin assessment and positioning techniques.

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Certification & Trust

We provide industry-leading documentation that proves your competency:

• 3-Year Validity: All Pressure Care certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
• QR Code Validation: Every certificate features a unique QR code. This allows employers or CQC inspectors to verify your training credentials instantly, ensuring your skills are recognised and trusted.

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What You Will Learn

This module covers the “SSKIN” bundle and the essential steps for pressure ulcer prevention:

• The Science of Pressure: Understanding how pressure, shear, and friction lead to tissue damage.
• The Waterlow Scale: Learning how to use professional risk assessment tools to identify vulnerable service users.
• Skin Inspection: How to perform a non-intrusive yet thorough skin check and identify the “blanching” test.
• Grading Pressure Ulcers: Recognizing the different stages of pressure damage, from Category 1 (redness) to Category 4 (deep tissue loss).
• Positioning & Equipment: Practical advice on repositioning schedules and the correct use of pressure-relieving mattresses and cushions.
• The SSKIN Bundle: Mastering the five pillars of prevention: Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, and Nutrition.

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Why Train at our West Hampstead Academy?

As the only training center in the area with dedicated practical equipment, we offer a superior learning environment:

• Visual Learning: See high-quality visual aids that help you accurately identify skin changes before they become serious medical issues.
• Practical Repositioning: Learn the “best practice” for moving service users to relieve pressure without causing shear or friction damage.
• Early Intervention: Our trainers teach you the exact protocols for reporting and escalating concerns, ensuring your service users receive the fastest possible care.