Medical Observations
Duration: 1 hour
This Medical Observations course, is designed to be completed prior to classroom training and covers the practical elements of monitoring, measuring and recording different types of observations. It addresses the need for determining a baseline of what is considered ‘normal’ for different patients given their individual conditions and requirements. This course carries a CPD accreditation and will contribute 1.5 CPD points to your professional portfolio.
Duration: 1 hour
This Medical Observations course, is designed to be completed prior to classroom training and covers the practical elements of monitoring, measuring and recording different types of observations. It addresses the need for determining a baseline of what is considered ‘normal’ for different patients given their individual conditions and requirements. This course carries a CPD accreditation and will contribute 1.5 CPD points to your professional portfolio.
Duration: 1 hour
This Medical Observations course, is designed to be completed prior to classroom training and covers the practical elements of monitoring, measuring and recording different types of observations. It addresses the need for determining a baseline of what is considered ‘normal’ for different patients given their individual conditions and requirements. This course carries a CPD accreditation and will contribute 1.5 CPD points to your professional portfolio.
Objectives
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
Understand what observations are and why you carry them out
Comprehend the importance of accurate and timely observations
Know how to monitor, measure and record different types of observations
Respond correctly when results are not ‘normal’ for your patient
Topics
The importance of observations
Responsibilities
Monitoring an adult’s pulse
Monitoring a child’s pulse
Fever
Hypothermia
Temperature sites
Monitoring respiration
Oxygen saturations (SP02)
Monitoring SP02
Blood pressure in children
Taking blood pressure
Points to remember