BASIC OBSERVATIONS TRAINING COURSE
About the Basic Observations Training Course
The online Basic 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.
Basic Observations Training Course Outline
The aim of this Basic 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
Basic Observations Training Course 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
Basic Observation Training Course Delivery Methods
Our online Basic Observation Training courses are available anytime, anywhere, on any device. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.
• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device
Choose how you want this online Basic Observation Training course delivered: Â
