Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention training for your team
Licence this one module for the staff who need it. No CareStream subscription, no minimum order, no annual contract. One licence covers one member of staff for the complete Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention module, in the language they think in.
- Teach, then assessA full lesson with a real care scenario, followed by an assessment that checks they can apply it.
- Over 60 languagesStaff read the lesson and answer in their first language. Your records stay in English.
- Wrong answers get followed upA short micro-lesson goes back to the staff member on the exact point they missed, then they retry.
- Evidence you can hand overA dated completion record and a certificate per person, ready for your CQC file.
Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention, start to finish.
This training covers how we prevent and manage pressure sores at the care setting. You will learn our assessment procedures, the equipment we use, and how to care for residents with existing pressure ulcers. This is the same module CareStream subscribers get, written for care settings rather than adapted from a generic course. It runs about 35 minutes and ends with a 20 question assessment.
- Assessing Pressure Ulcer Risk
Every resident must be assessed for pressure sore risk when they arrive at the care setting using the Waterlow Scale.
- Skin Care and Hygiene for At Risk Areas
Do not rub any area identified at risk, but ensure no excess pressure is applied if you need to touch it for cleaning or cream.
- Repositioning and Mobility
Encourage residents to shift position regularly or stay as mobile as possible.
- Nutrition and Hydration
Good nutrition and adequate fluids help prevent pressure ulcers and aid healing if they occur.
- Using Pressure Relief Equipment
We use different pressure relief aids depending on risk level.
- Managing Existing Pressure Ulcers
If a pressure sore develops, refer the resident to their GP or appropriate healthcare professional immediately.
What your team will be able to do.
- Identify residents at risk of pressure ulcers using our assessment process
- Explain the preventive measures required for different risk levels
- Apply correct repositioning and skin care procedures according to our policy
- Recognise when a pressure ulcer requires referral to healthcare professionals
- Describe the correct use of pressure relief equipment available in the care setting
Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention in facts.
About 35 minutes, 6 lessons
20 questions, pass mark 80%
Every year
None, completed fully online
What staff come away with
Assess every resident for pressure ulcer risk on admission using the Waterlow Scale and reassess weekly or when condition changes
Only wash at risk areas when needed; use unscented soap, rinse completely, and pat dry without rubbing
Reposition residents who cannot move themselves according to their individual care plan and record every turn with time and position
Monitor nutrition and hydration closely; use food and fluid charts if intake is limited
Use appropriate pressure relief equipment for the risk level and only after proper training
Refer any new or worsening pressure ulcers to healthcare professionals immediately and follow prescribed treatment plans exactly
Three steps, and nothing to set up.
Checkout takes a minute. Your licences and a receipt arrive by email straight away.
Enter their names and emails, or paste a list. They get an invite to the hub on any device.
You see who has finished, their score, and their certificate as each one comes in.
Everything a licence includes.
Dated, named, and downloadable as a PDF for your training file.
Over 60 languages, chosen per staff member. Your reporting stays in English.
Buy one module for one person if that is all you need. Nothing recurring.
Licences do not expire the moment you buy. Staff have a year to complete.
Before you buy.
How long does Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention training take?
About 35 minutes, across 6 short lessons, followed by a 20 question assessment with a pass mark of 80%. Staff can stop and pick up where they left off.
What does the Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention module cover?
6 lessons: Assessing Pressure Ulcer Risk, Skin Care and Hygiene for At Risk Areas, Repositioning and Mobility, Nutrition and Hydration, Using Pressure Relief Equipment and Managing Existing Pressure Ulcers. Each one pairs the teaching with a care scenario and a quick check.
How often do staff need to refresh Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention?
CareStream sets this module so it renews every year. Staff and managers are reminded before a certificate lapses, so the refresher is booked before the gap appears.
Is Pressure Ulcer (Tissue Viability) Prevention completed fully online?
Yes. It is knowledge based, so staff complete the lessons and the assessment online and receive their certificate at the end. There is no practical sign-off.
Do I need a CareStream subscription to buy this?
No. This page exists precisely so you do not. You buy the licences you need, your staff complete the module in the CareStream hub, and that is the end of it. There is no trial to start, no card kept on file, and no subscription that begins quietly afterwards.
If you later decide you want the full platform, anything your staff have already completed carries across into your account.
What does one licence actually cover?
One licence covers one named member of staff for this one module, including the lesson, the assessment, any follow-up questions triggered by a wrong answer, and their certificate. Licences are not shared between people, because the completion record has to belong to an individual to be worth anything at inspection.
How quickly can staff start?
Immediately. The licences are on your account as soon as the payment clears, and staff get their invite the moment you add them. There is no onboarding call and no setup period.
Can staff complete it in another language?
Yes. Each staff member has a first language on their profile, and the lesson, the questions and the feedback all arrive in it. They answer in that language too. What you see as a manager stays in English, so the record reads the same whoever completed it.
What if someone fails the assessment?
Nothing is lost. A wrong answer triggers a short follow-up lesson on that specific point, and they retry it. The record shows the improvement from the first attempt to the latest, which is stronger evidence than a single pass mark, because it shows the gap was found and closed.
Can I buy for more than one service?
Yes. Buy the total number of licences you need and allocate them across your services when you add staff. If you are licensing for a group and want an invoice rather than a card payment, get in touch and we will raise one.
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Same price, same terms, no subscription needed.
