Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure ulcer prevention training helps your team understand how pressure ulcers develop and recognise the early warning signs. They learn to prevent, report and manage pressure ulcers in line with current NICE guidance and best practice. Delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
Pressure ulcers cost the NHS more than £1.4 million every day, yet 80–95% of them are thought to be avoidable with the right prevention.
Source: NHS England (React to Red) / Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About the course
Prevent, report and manage pressure ulcers
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand how skin breaks down under pressure, and who’s most at risk
- Recognise and correctly categorise pressure damage
- Understand how wounds heal, and what can slow healing down
- Apply the SSKIN bundle to assess and prevent pressure ulcers
- Know how pressure ulcers are treated and managed
- Understand the scale and cost of pressure ulcers
- Know your reporting, safeguarding and legal responsibilities
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding the Skin and Pressure Ulcers
- Why the skin matters
- What causes a pressure ulcer
- Who is most at risk
Recognising and Categorising Pressure Ulcers
- Spotting the early warning signs
- Common pressure points
- Medical device-related pressure damage
- The pressure ulcer categories (1–4, unstageable, suspected DTI)
- Telling pressure damage apart from other skin conditions
How Wounds Heal and What Slows Healing
- The four stages of healing
- What can slow healing down
- Recognising a possible wound infection
- How a wound is assessed
Risk Assessment and Prevention: The SSKIN Bundle
- Assessing risk
- Using assessment tools well
- The SSKIN bundle
- Repositioning — individualised, not fixed
- Safe positioning in practice
- Support surfaces
Treatment and Management
- If a pressure ulcer develops
- The team around the resident
- Dressings and topical treatment
- Nutrition, debridement and surgery
- Cleansing and reviewing the wound
Facts, Statistics and the Cost of Pressure Ulcers
- The scale of the problem
- The cost to the person
- The case for prevention
Reporting, Safeguarding and the Law
- Documentation you’ll see in practice
- Reporting and regulation
- Safeguarding: avoidable or unavoidable
- Mental capacity and the resident’s voice
- What good practice looks like at inspection
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Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Pressure Ulcer Prevention course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 2 years, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Pressure Ulcer Prevention training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.