Description
Online Basic Clinical Observations Training Course – CPD Accredited
Welcome to our online basic clinical observations training course. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies
Basic Clinical Observations Training Course Learning outcomes
On completion of this basic patient observations training e-learning course, this learner will have an improved understanding of how to care for patients in various settings and the importance of the main vital signs and observations including:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology that relates to clinical observations
- Learn about normal and abnormal clinical observations/vital signs
- Understand the clinical significance of abnormal vital sign readings
- Perform a range of clinical observations under supervision including:
- blood pressure
- heart rate
- temperature
- respiratory rate
- oxygen saturation
- Complete a basic pain assessment
- Consciousness assessment (AVPU)
- Blood Glucose Measurements
- Fluid Balance Charts
- Clinical Documentation
- Escalation of Clinical Observations
Basic Clinical Observations Training Course Description
This online basic clinical observation training course covers the following:
- Introduction into clinical observation skills
- Basic clinical observations
- Consent
- Hand Hygiene
- Breathing/respiratory rate
- Pulse rate
- Body Temperature
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation levels
- Peak flow testing
- Blood glucose testing
- Urine testing
- Body mass index
- Assessing patients’ skin
- Supporting medication administration
- Sepsis
- Additional online learning resources
Who is this course for?
- Locum Doctors
- Nurses
- Allied Healthcare Workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social Care Support Workers
- Voluntary Staff working in the NHS
Requirements
For classroom training courses:
- Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
- Wear comfortable clothing
For online courses:
- Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device
Career path
Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:
- Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
- Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
- Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
