Is this course suitable for you or your organisation?
This course is available:
- for Cerebral Palsy Alliance employees only
- CPA employees can access this course via the Online Learning System
Organisations interested in Pressure Injury Prevention training, please see Pressure injury prevention – online (public course)
Why choose this course?
This course is a compulsory induction activity for Cerebral Palsy Alliance disability support practitioners and their managers.
This course will provide learners with the essential knowledge required to prevent, recognise, report and provide an effective response to clients at risk of pressure injuries.
What content does this course cover?
This online course will help disability support practitioners and others understand what pressure injuries are and how they are caused. The online content also covers:
- who is at increased risk of pressure injuries
- why prevention is so important
- how to prevent pressure injuries in the workplace
- the stages of pressure injury development
- how to recognise, report and effectively respond to pressure injuries
There is a short online assessment at the end of this course.
Does the course have any prerequisites?
It is recommended that learners have successfully completed the online infection prevention and control course.
What is the cost?
There is no cost for CPA employees.
How long is the course?
Duration: Approx 40 minutes (including the online assessment at the end of the course)
Where can I get more information?
Contact: Training Alliance team
Email: training@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Phone: +61 2 9975 8715