Tissue Viability Awareness Course
Synopsis
With the cost of a grade one pressure ulcer costing ten thousand pounds to manage, this course reviews the approach to pressure area care and how to manage this important aspect of care.
The course takes a holistic approach to the subject encouraging students to think about the areas that can be addressed to minimise the risk of this.
It also allows exploration of the European ulcer grading system, and the types of dressings needed to aid healing.
Course Programme
- Introduction
- Anatomy and physiology of skin
- Physiology of healing
- Ulcer grading system
- Wound types
- Dressing types
- Healing processes
- Best practice
Price based on course of 12 students.
