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Skin Lesions & Breakdown Level 2

£295.00
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Study options available

Home learning or study, distance learning, flexible study, supported study and professional workplace learning available. Study at home, at work or a mix of both, at a time and place that fits your personal needs.

Course description

The Skin Lesions & Breakdown Level 2 course has been developed for everyone who will benefit from learning how to undertake a care based risk assessment in relation to pressure area care and the risk of skin breakdown across a variety of health and social care settings. This could include hospitals, operating departments, hospices, nursing and residential homes, day centres, and clients own homes. Risk assessment includes the use of different assessment tools selected for use to fit the client and the environment. The assessment could be undertaken by a variety of staff within the various care settings and is an ongoing process demanding constant review and evaluation.

It cannot be to strongly stated that anyone that develops a pressure ulcer could be faced with a potentially life-threatening situation. Indeed, prevention of pressure ulcers is almost certainly better than cure and starts by identifying those who are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer. In addition, taking the necessary action to avoid skin breakdown.  If someone is found to have an existing pressure ulcer you will of learnt how to treat and prevent the ulcer from deteriorating any further having identified key risks.

Typical modules

Module 1: Identify Clients at Risk of Skin Breakdown
Module 2: Prepare for and Carry out Risk Assessment
Module 3: The Causes, Effects and Control of Pain
Module 4: Report on, Review and Update the Risk Assessment

Previous knowledge

No prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments and or activities marked by your assigned tutor.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments, study guide or on-line password and access to learning resources depending on the type of course you start i.e paper based or on-line. Full  tutor support by mail, email and on-line via our partner organisation depending on your chosen study route. Their student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that 12 months unlimited support will be available during your studies. There will be no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Start times

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Awarding organisation

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Investment

Investment figure shown above is fully inclusive of study material, support, awarding body registration costs where applicable. But excludes non on-line study material delivery outside of mainland England where applicable. VAT not applicable.

Stage payment terms available. No interest charged. Ask for details.

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