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Course Objectives

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By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • discuss the extent of pressure ulcers (PUs) and their impact on the Victorian health care system
  • outline the importance of conducting a risk assessment
  • describe the basic elements of the prevention and management of PU.

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Last updated: 3 September, 2010
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