Tissue Viability - Principles in Practice - Level 7 (LBR)
When can you start this module? |
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
About this module
Within health care, the importance of retaining skin integrity is paramount in the management of all client groups. Practitioners are required to demonstrate their ability to assess risk and implement appropriate strategies in the prevention and management of tissue trauma and loss of skin integrity.
This module enables you to develop skills in assessment and planning, which will address issues related to Tissue Viability within Primary and Secondary Care settings, based on principles of best practice for associated conditions. It also enables you to develop a critical understanding of the contributory factors to tissue breakdown, including chronic disease and immobility.
Strategies will be employed to develop knowledge and understanding of the subject, alongside professional and practical management of individual conditions
Learning outcomes
On completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the contributory factors which impact upon one aspect of tissue breakdown/trauma.
- Critically analyse current policy and practice, in order to identify the necessary skills required to effectively manage tissue viability problems.
- Formulate recommendations in order to improve care delivery in relation to the aspect of tissue breakdown / trauma identified.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
Nursing and ParamedicAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 20
When can you start?
September
