WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Front-line care and support staff who support people with continence issues and who therefore need to know how to avoid pressure ulcers but also provide care if these are present.
WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Continence can lead to serious and painful ulcers. Front-line staff need to be skilled in continence care to avoid ulcers but also know how to spot triggers and act in line with their duty of care and safeguarding.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to understand:
- Good continence care and support
- How to avoid ulcers
- How to spot stage one
- How to react to red
- Stages of ulcers and impacts/dangers
- Support and treatment
COURSE CONTENT
- Continence care
- Stages of ulcers
- React to red
- Treatment and care
OVERALL COURSE BENEFITS
This ½ day course provides key staff with the skills to understand what constitutes good continence care and how to avoid pressure ulcers. Delegates will also learn about the different stages of ulcers and impacts. Essential training for front-line continence care staff.