PERSONAL & PRESSURE CARE 

PERSONAL & PRESSURE CARE 

DESCRIPTION: 

This training session has been prepared to ensure that all staff are fully up-to-date with regard to their personal and pressure care responsibilities. This training will assist with meeting Care Certificate theory requirements. 

COURSE CONTENT 

This course covers the following at Level 1: 

• The role of the carer when toileting a service user 

• Incontinence and its control 

• The importance of personal hygiene procedures 

• Pressure sores and how they can be avoided 

TARGET POPULATION: 

All staff who may be called upon to undertake to undertake personal care in the course of their duties. 

COURSE AIMS: 

For the participants to understand personal care, the types of personal care, pressure sores, and additional personal care provisions.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

At the end of this session participants will be able to: 

• Understand the role of the carer when providing personal care 

• Understand incontinence and its control 

• Describe the importance of personal hygiene procedures 

• Understand pressure sores and how they can be avoided 

TRAINING OVERVIEW 

COURSE DURATION: 

Theory = 3 Hours

CERTIFICATION: 

Upon successful completion of the questionnaire and practical elements. 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 

12 Maximum 

Note: Please note that the prices listed on the website are for group discounts. For individuals or groups with fewer participants than the specified minimum, there will be a minimum call-out fee per session, ranging from £120 to £220 depending on the course. This fee covers the trainer’s time, course delivery, materials, travel (if necessary), and certification.