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Vital Signs and NEWS2

3 hours 10 modules
This comprehensive course on Vital Signs and NEWS2 is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to monitor and interpret vital signs effectively. It covers measurement techniques, normal ranges, clinical significance, and the application of the NEWS2 scoring system for early detection of clinical deterioration.
Course Objectives
Understand the role of vital signs in patient assessment and monitoring
Learn accurate techniques for measuring vital signs
Recognise normal and abnormal vital sign values
Understand the role of NEWS2 in early detection of clinical deterioration
Learn to calculate the NEWS2 score accurately
Understand the clinical application of NEWS2 across settings
Recognise the causes of clinical deterioration identified by NEWS2
Enhance practical skills in vital sign measurement
What you will learn
Introduction to Vital Signs
Normal Ranges and Interpretation
Temperature and Pulse
Respiration and Blood Pressure
Oxygen Saturation
Introduction to NEWS2
Clinical Appreciation of NEWS2
NEWS2 Escalations and Monitoring
Causes of Clinical Deterioration
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Once you've completed the course, you'll be able to download your certificate. Here's a sample certificate for you to take a look at as a preview!

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