This Tissue Viability: Dressings, Wounds and Pressure Relieving Equipment Training Course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in wound care and patient support. Understanding how to assess, treat, and manage wounds is essential for reducing complications, promoting healing, and maintaining patient comfort. This course provides the knowledge and practical guidance needed to deliver safe, effective, and evidence based care.

Learners explore wound types, skin composition, healing stages, and the use of pressure relieving equipment and dressings. The course also supports the development of accurate documentation skills and best practice approaches within health and social care environments.

What You Will Learn

By completing 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

Who Should Take This Course

This training is ideal for:

• Nurses and healthcare assistants
• Clinical support workers
• Community and primary care staff
• Residential and nursing home teams
• Any healthcare professional involved in wound care or tissue viability

Why This Training Matters

Effective wound care requires a clear understanding of tissue viability, wound assessment, and appropriate treatment options. Using the correct dressings and pressure relieving equipment helps prevent deterioration, supports healing, and improves patient outcomes. This course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge needed to deliver safe, consistent, and high quality wound care.