Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 13 May 2014; 10:00 - 12 noon (and then online)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to prepare you for your role and responsibilities in relation to the prevention of pressure ulcers and the provision of a high quality service.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Wound Care. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module, you need to have access to patients at risk of pressure ulcer development; you should be able to apply the learning outcomes to your practice. Modules

HLLG6037 Prevention of Pressure Ulcers (20 credits at level 6)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Reflect on their role as part of the multi disciplinary team responsible for caring for patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers
• Assess and discuss the holistic needs of patients at risk of developing pressure sores and demonstrate how these needs can be met using evidence-based practice
• Discuss the modification of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that can predispose a patient to pressure sore development
• Critically review and evaluate their practice in light of current policies and evidence
• Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pressure ulcer prevention strategies including types of and use of equipment

Indicative core bibliography

Benbow M (2006) Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.Nursing Standard. 20, 52, 42-44.

Ousby k (2005) Pressure area Care, Oxford Blackwell

Romanelli M Clark M (2006) Science and Practice of Pressure Ulcer Management, London Springer-Verlag

www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/acute-care/how-good-is-the-evidence-for-using-risk-assessment-to-prevent-pressure-ulcers/5013480.article

http://www.patientsafetyfirst.nhs.uk/Content.aspx?path=/interventions/relatedprogrammes/pressure-ulcers/

http://www.pressure-care-essentials.co.uk/index.php

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG29/Guidance/pdf/English

Course summary Indicative Module Content: Pressure sore risk assessment tools, intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, pressure relieving equipment, national policies, nutritional assessment, cause, prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers.