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Course reference: 00155
Course title: Tissue Viability: MODULE 1 - Pressure Ulcer Pathophysiology & Purpose T Risk Ax
Target audience: District Nurses, RGN''s, Care Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Health Care Assistants. All newly qualified staff/ staff new in post to organisations, or staff who have not had training for 3-5 years should complete a full days Pressure Ulcer Prevention training as essential clinical training, followed by the update training every 3 years
Course Description: This module covers the anatomy and physiology of skin, how pressure ulcers and moisture associated damage develop and undertaking the Purpose T risk assessment. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP FOR THIS SESSION
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Course administrator: Workforce Development   email: ncp.workforce.development@nhs.net
Workplace training: Unfortunately we are unable to offer this training in your workplace
Statutory requirement: Essential Course - Update required