Personal and Pressure Care Awareness

Course Overview

Providing personal care goes beyond meeting basic needs; it involves promoting dignity, comfort, and overall wellbeing every day. This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver high-quality personal care, with a strong focus on preventing pressure ulcers—one of the most common risks in care settings.

Whether you are new to care or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will support you in delivering care that is safe, respectful, and effective.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Deliver safe and respectful personal care based on individual needs
• Recognise early signs and risk factors associated with pressure ulcers
• Apply effective prevention techniques, including correct positioning and the use of pressure-relieving equipment
• Maintain skin integrity through appropriate hygiene and skincare practices
• Support mobility and encourage independence in daily care activities
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures in care settings
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care that protects dignity and wellbeing

Who Should Take This Course

• Care Assistants
• Support Workers
• Healthcare and nursing staff
• Anyone providing hands-on care in health, residential, or community care settings

Why This Course Matters

High-quality personal care is essential for protecting dignity, wellbeing, and safety. Pressure ulcers can develop quickly and lead to serious harm if not prevented.

This course equips you with the skills to reduce risks, deliver better care, and improve the comfort and quality of life for those you support.

Enrol Today

Enrol today with A.R.T.S. Training to build the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate personal care.