Basic Observations Training Course

Course Description This Basic Observations training course is especially suitable for registered nurses, healthcare assistants and anyone working in the health and social care sector. This e-learning care course will enable care workers to confidently and competently take, record and report clinical observations.The online Basic Clinical Observations course aims to help care workers increase their skills and knowledge by teaching them how to spot normal and abnormal clinical observations/vital signs, perform a range of clinical observations including temperature, blood pressure and respiration rate, and how to accurately document and report the findings.On successful completion, learners will be able to download, save or print their CPD accredited Basic Observations certificate. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this online Basic Observations training course, learners should know and understand the following: Vital signs Learn about the normal and abnormal vital signs and clinical observations Perform a range of clinical observations Perform a range of clinical observations including: blood pressure heart rate temperature oxygen saturation levels respiratory rate Neurological observations Understand and learn about neurological observations Urinalysis Learn about urinalysis and how to obtain samples Axillary, oral, tympanic temperature Understand Axillary, oral and tympanic temperature Blood glucose levels Know how to monitor and test blood glucose levels Handwashing Learn the correct hand hygiene and handwashing techniques Record keeping, consent and confidentiality Record keeping, consent and confidentiality will also be discussed Course OutlineThe aim of this Basic Clinical Observations Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of how to care for patients and the importance of vital signs and observations.The key points covered in this course are: Vital signs Perform a range of clinical observations Neurological observations Urinalysis Axillary, oral, tympanic temperature Blood glucose levels Handwashing Record keeping, consent and confidentiality Duration:This course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.Entry and Level:There are no barriers to entry on this training online course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.Certification:On completion of this online course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online. Accreditation:This course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases.