Pressure Ulcer Prevention

New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• State when and why pressure ulcers can occur
• Describe the category scheme for pressure ulcers and the implications of that scheme
• Describe the types of individual most vulnerable to pressure ulcers
• Identify the factors that can increase an individual's vulnerability
• List the possible consequences of failing to treat a pressure ulcer effectively at the earliest opportunity
• Describe the various means of preventing the development of pressure ulcers
• Describe the most effective means of treating a pressure ulcer as soon as it is identified