Specialist Care
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Skin Integrity
Recognising pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment using validated tools (e.g., Waterlow), repositioning schedules, nutrition and hydration in skin integrity, wound documentation, and escalation pathways.
What You'll Learn
- What causes pressure ulcers and who is at risk
- Pressure ulcer grading: Category 1 through 4 and unstageable
- Using the Waterlow score and other validated risk assessment tools
- Safe repositioning schedules and pressure relief equipment
- Nutrition and hydration as factors in skin integrity
- Documentation and escalation when skin breakdown occurs
Who This Course Is For
Care staff working with immobile or limited mobility service users in residential, nursing home, or domiciliary settings.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
- QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.
CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped