Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion Awareness

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training, learners should know and understand the following: 

• The skin and its three layers
• Learn and understand the skin and its 3 layers
• Oxygen and blood flow
• Understand oxygen and blood flow in the body and how it affects the skin
• What a pressure ulcer is
• Know what a pressure ulcer is and how it develops
• Common pressure points
• Learn the common pressure points a pressure ulcer may occur
• Signs, Symptoms and Grading
• Understand the signs and symptoms of a pressure ulcer and pressure ulcer grading
• Who is at high risk
• be able to identify those who are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers
• Moisture lesions
• Know what a moisture lesion is and the difference between pressure ulcers and moisture lesions
• Ways to prevent, treat and reduce
• Learn ways to prevent, treat and reduce the development of pressure ulcers
• Dressings and their functions
• Understand the properties of different dressings and their functions

Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered the most common Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion questions our training experts get asked.

What is a pressure ulcer?

A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the deeper tissue beneath it. This happens when pressure is applied to the same area of skin for a period of time and cuts off its blood supply It is more common if a person is restricted to a bed or chair for an extended period of time.

What Is a Moisture Lesion?

Moisture lesions are an injury that occurs on the skin and occurs by exposure to excessive moisture from urine, faeces, sweat and weeping wounds.

Who is most at risk of getting pressure ulcers?

Anyone can get a pressure ulcer, but the following things can make them more likely to occur:

• Being confined to bed with illness or after surgery
• Inability to move some or all of the body (paralysis)
• Obesity
• Urinary incontinence and bowel incontinence
• Medical conditions that affect blood supply, make skin more fragile or cause movement problems
• Being over 70 – older people are more likely to have mobility problems and skin that’s more easily damaged through dehydration and other factors

How to put pressure care training into practice?

Some ways to put pressure care training into practice are by changing the patients’ positions, checking the skin for signs of an ulcer, and ensuring they have a healthy balanced diet. With the correct pressure care training and putting this training into everyday practice, pressure ulcers can be avoided.

How often should healthcare staff workers have pressure ulcer training?There is no set time frame for how often healthcare staff workers should have pressure ulcer training, but it is recommended to renew your training annually in order to keep your staff’s knowledge up to date.

What is the importance of pressure ulcer prevention training?

Pressure UIcer Prevention training is important because it teaches staff the correct knowledge and skills to effectively prevent pressure ulcers, how they develop, and how they can be treated.

Not looking after them properly can be life-threatening to the patient because it could lead to blood poisoning and gangrene. It could also be seen as a safeguarding issue as they often develop due to neglect, poor care and not being treated properly.

Delivery Methods

Our Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

• Study when you want 

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

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1. Book A Course Book this Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training by calling us or sending us a message.

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3. Complete Course Complete the Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion care training you purchased in the delivery method you chose. 

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