Prevent pressure ulcers and protect skin integrity — how they develop, who's at risk, the warning signs (including on darker skin), the SSKIN approach, repositioning, and your role.
What this course covers
- Explain what a pressure ulcer is and how it develops
- Identify who is at risk and the common sites
- Recognise the early signs, including on darker skin tones
- Apply the SSKIN approach and reposition people safely
- Understand your role in prevention and prompt reporting
How much does Pressure Ulcer Prevention training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers involved in day-to-day support, and the seniors who review care plans and escalate concerns. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Pressure Ulcer Prevention.
- Nutrition & Hydration — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Safeguarding Adults — 60 min online, £4 per person
- Fire Safety — 45 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pressure Ulcer Prevention training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 9 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Pressure Ulcer Prevention training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what a pressure ulcer is and how it develops; identify who is at risk and the common sites; recognise the early signs, including on darker skin tones. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Pressure Ulcer Prevention CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this cover the categories of pressure damage?
Yes — categories 1 to 4 plus unstageable damage and deep tissue injury, risk assessment, the SSKIN approach, repositioning, skin inspection and when damage must be reported and escalated.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
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