Publisher:
HCP Training
Specialties:
HomeHealth
LongTermCare
PostAcute
Credits:
1 Hour
1 CE
Course Description:
This inservice provides a review of the four basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure). It includes information about the importance of obtaining vital signs, the correct procedure for each, and reporting and documenting the results. Course Objectives: Explain how checking vital signs provides crucial medical information. Recognize the normal range for each of the vital signs. Demonstrate the correct procedure for obtaining vital signs. Discuss the importance of reporting vital sign results. Demonstrate the correct way to document a client?s vital signs. CE Approvals: Home Care Pulse is an approved provider of online CNA continuing education in 49 states. (Exception: The state of Delaware provides free continuing education to all Delaware CNAs.) This learning activity includes approvals for California, Florida, and Washington - see course completion certificates for state-specific provider numbers and/or approval codes.