Basic Clinical Observations Level 2
The Basic Clinical Observations Level 2 course is designed to provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with essential knowledge and skills in observing and monitoring the condition of patients and individuals using services. This course focuses on the basic techniques required to assess and evaluate various aspects of a person's health, including pain and discomfort levels.
During the 3-hour training course, participants will learn the fundamental principles of clinical observations. They will gain an understanding of the importance of regular monitoring to identify changes in a person's condition and facilitate early intervention.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued a certificate that remains valid for 3 years. This certification recognizes their commitment to maintaining high standards in patient and individual care. The course costs £365 for up to 12 learners. Prices may vary based on your unique requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the levels of response
- Understand the ‘Glasgow Coma Score’ system
- Understand eye and pupil responses and how to assess breathing
- Know how to monitor and read a person’s pulse and what to look out for
- Know how to measure blood pressure and what the readings mean
- Understand how to assess skin
- Know how to record observations
- Have an overview of advanced monitoring techniques
Clinical Skills Courses
Epilepsy and Emergency Medication Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a basic knowledge of epilepsy, the management of seizures and the use of emergency medication.
Catheter Care
This classroom training aims to ensure learners have an understanding of how to care for a person with an indwelling catheter. The course is taught in person by one of our trainers.
Epilepsy Awareness
Aim: To provide delegates with a basic knowledge of epilepsy and the management of seizures.
Diabetes Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a greater awareness about diabetes, its symptoms, treatments and side effects for those working with people who have diabetes.
Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medication Awareness
This 2-hour classroom informs healthcare support workers and social care workers about anaphylaxis and explains the administration of medication to control it.
Inhalers and Nebulisers
Aim: To introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the use of inhalers and nebulisers, when treating asthma and COPD.
Basic Clinical Observations
This course aims to introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the basic techniques used to observe and monitor the condition of patients and individuals using services, including pain and discomfort levels.
Stoma Care Awareness
Aim: To ensure that delegates working in the adult social care sector have an understanding of what a stoma is, why a person may have one and the potential side effects.
PEG Feeding Awareness
Aim: To give learners the underpinning knowledge of the principles of PEG feeding.