Course detail
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Skin Integrity Awareness
This awareness course provides a structured introduction to pressure ulcer prevention and skin integrity for staff working in adult health and social care in England. It explains how pressure, shear, friction and moisture can damage skin and underlying tissue; how to recognise risk and early changes; and how person-centred prevention, escalation, documentation and multidisciplinary working reduce avoidable harm.
Topics
31
Duration
1.8h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Overview
1. Why Pressure Ulcer Prevention Matters
2. Skin Integrity and Tissue Tolerance
3. How Pressure Damage Develops
4. Who Is at Risk?
5. Risk Assessment and Clinical Judgement
6. The aSSKINg Prevention Framework
7. Skin Inspection and Early Recognition
8. Recognising Changes in Different Skin Tones
9. Common Pressure Areas
10. Repositioning and Movement
11. Pressure-Redistributing Equipment
12. Seating, Posture and Wheelchair Care
13. Heel Protection and Offloading
14. Moisture, Continence and Skin Protection
15. Nutrition and Hydration
16. Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers
17. Skin Tears, Bruising and Other Wounds
18. Pressure Ulcer Categories
19. Managing an Existing Pressure Ulcer
20. Infection, Deterioration and Sepsis
21. Pain, Comfort and Dignity
22. Consent, Capacity and Refusal
23. Safeguarding: Current National Protocol
24. Duty of Candour and Incident Learning
25. Recording, Photography and Handover
26. Transfers Between Services
27. CQC Requirements and Staff Responsibilities
28. Practical Prevention Checklist
29. Scenario-Based Learning
References and Further Reading
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
