The tissue viability dressings, wounds and pressure relieving equipment course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients requiring wound care. Understanding how to assess, treat, and manage wounds is essential for reducing complications, promoting healing, and maintaining patient comfort. This training provides the knowledge and practical guidance needed to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

Participants will explore wound types, skin composition, and healing stages while also gaining insight into the use of pressure relieving equipment and dressings. By focusing on dressings, wounds, and pressure relieving equipment, learners will build confidence in wound management and documentation practices within health and social care environments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Provide an introduction to wound assessment and accurate evaluation methods.

• Define what a wound is and explain the composition and functions of the skin.

• Apply effective wound management techniques.

• Assess wounds, identify stages of ulcers, and select suitable treatment options.

• Recognise and manage deep tissue injuries.

• Identify risk factors affecting wound development and healing.

• Support wound healing through best practice and the use of pressure relieving equipment.

• Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping in line with professional standards.