Pressure Injury Prevention

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What you'll learn

Why choose this course?

This course is recommended for direct support workers and will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent pressure injuries and provide effective support to clients at risk of pressure injuries.

A pressure injury is damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on an area of the body. This can happen when someone sits or lies in the same position for a long time without moving, causing blood flow to be restricted and leading to the development of a sore or ulcer. Pressure injuries can result in painful prolonged hospital stays, and at their worst, can be fatal.

Pressure Injury avoidance is an important consideration for any facility or service; most pressure injuries are considered preventable when correct prevention strategies are implemented.

What does the course cover?

This course will help direct support workers and others understand what pressure injuries are and how they are caused. The content covers:

• Who is at increased risk of pressure injuries?
• Why prevention is so important.
• How to prevent pressure injuries in the workplace
• The stages of pressure injury development
• How to recognise, report and effectively respond to pressure injuries

This course is essential for:

• Direct Support Workers and other staff who work in group homes and residential facilities for individuals with disabilities, including those in aged care.
• Family and friends caring for loved ones.
• Allied Health professionals