Personal and Pressure Care Awareness
Caring for someone goes beyond meeting their basic needs –
it’s about supporting their dignity, comfort, and wellbeing every day. This
course gives you the practical knowledge to provide personal care with
confidence while also learning how to prevent pressure ulcers, a common but
serious health risk in care settings.
What you’ll learn:
- How to deliver personal care with dignity, respect, and
compassion.
- Best practices for washing, dressing, oral hygiene, and
continence support.
- What pressure ulcers are, how they develop, and how to spot
early warning signs.
- Practical prevention methods: correct positioning, use of
equipment, and encouraging mobility.
- How to maintain skin integrity and reduce infection risks.
Who is this course for?
Perfect for care assistants, support workers, nursing staff,
and anyone responsible for providing hands-on care in health or social care
settings.
Why this training matters
With the right skills, you can make a real difference in
someone’s quality of life—helping them feel comfortable, respected, and safe.
You’ll also gain confidence in your role, knowing you’re following best
practice and preventing avoidable harm.
Take the next step –
Enrol today and build the skills to deliver safe, person-centred care that
truly makes a difference.
Course requirements
- Have a basic understanding of healthcare principles (helpful but not mandatory)
- Be prepared to engage actively with course materials, including videos, readings, and practical exercise
- Be ready to apply learned skills during clinical placements, internships, or practical sessions
- No prior experience with pressure injury prevention is required — this course is designed to guide you step-by-step.
In This Course, you will learn how to
- Identify risk factors and early signs of pressure injuries to intervene promptly and effectively
- Implement best practices for hygiene, grooming, and skin care to promote patient comfort and skin integrity
- Apply compassionate, person-centered care techniques that respect patient dignity and individual needs
- Understand and comply with healthcare guidelines and standards related to pressure injury prevention and personal care
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