Pressure Ulcer Awareness

Overview

• This module is designed for all primary care staff to assist with their understanding of Pressure Ulcer and raise awareness of this condition in primary care.  
• The course contains a case study and multiple-choice questions. 

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What a pressure ulcer is.
• How common pressure ulcers are.
• What causes them.
• Who is most at risk.
• The signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers and the prognosis.
• How pressure ulcers are assessed and managed in primary care.
• What follow up is required.

Topics covered