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Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment in Disability & Aged Care
Pressure injuries (bedsores) can develop quickly in people with limited mobility, chronic health conditions, or reduced skin sensation. For disability and aged care workers, understanding how to prevent, identify, and respond to these injuries is crucial for maintaining participant safety, comfort, and dignity.
Why Pressure Injury Prevention Matters
Pressure injuries are one of the most preventable yet serious complications in care environments. When left unmanaged, they can lead to pain, infection, reduced mobility, and hospitalisation. Support workers play a key role by noticing early signs and applying preventive strategies during daily care routines.
What You’ll Learn in Pressure Injury Prevention Training
A high-quality training module covers:
Understanding causes of pressure injuries
Identifying early symptoms through skin integrity checks
Safe repositioning techniques
Correct use of pressure-relieving equipment
Documentation and escalation procedures
Prevention strategies for high-risk participants
These skills help workers reduce injury risks and respond confidently when concerns arise.
Real-World Impact
Applying pressure injury prevention strategies leads to:
Reduced risk of hospital admissions
Improved participant comfort and independence
Better long-term health outcomes
Higher-quality care and industry compliance
Link to Other Compliance Skills
Pressure injury prevention aligns closely with Manual Handling and Safe Transfers, as both focus on protecting skin integrity, reducing friction, and ensuring safe mobility. Completing both strengthens a worker’s ability to prevent injuries and deliver safer daily support.
Take the Next Step in Your Training
Pressure injury skills help you provide safer, more proactive care. With 2Skill’s online modules and 14-day free trial, you can start learning immediately—with no upfront cost.
👉 Explore the Pressure Injury Prevention & Treatment course today and strengthen your clinical care skills.
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