PSTC certified
The Clinical Observations Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff with the skills needed to accurately monitor and interpret vital signs, ensuring early detection of patient deterioration.
This course follows HIQA (Health Information & Quality Authority) and HSE (Health Service Executive) guidelines, covering temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain assessment, and Early Warning Score (EWS) systems.
Participants will develop confidence in performing patient assessments, recognising abnormal readings, and escalating care appropriately in healthcare, home care, and residential settings.
👉 Duration: Half-Day (4 Hours) or Full-Day (6 Hours) Options
👉 Location: Available at our training centre or onsite for groups
👉 Certification: PSTC Clinical Observations Certificate (Valid for 2 Years)
💡 This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, carers, and those working in patient care settings.
This Clinical Observations Course is ideal for:
✔️ Healthcare assistants, nurses, and carers
✔️ Nursing home, hospital, and residential care staff
✔️ Home care and community healthcare workers
✔️ Social care and disability support workers
✔️ Employers ensuring compliance with clinical observation standards
By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Understand the importance of monitoring vital signs in patient care
✅ Learn to measure temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure correctly
✅ Recognise normal and abnormal readings and their clinical significance
✅ Use Early Warning Score (EWS) systems to detect deterioration
✅ Accurately document and report clinical observations in patient records
✅ Respond effectively to critical changes in a patient’s condition
📌 Instructor-led training with experienced healthcare trainers
📌 Hands-on practical sessions with clinical equipment
📌 Live demonstrations of vital signs monitoring
📌 Scenario-based learning with real-life case studies
📌 Final theory and practical assessment for certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a PSTC Clinical Observations Certificate, valid for 2 years.
💡 Next Steps: Healthcare professionals and carers may also benefit from our Safe Administration of Medications Training or Infection Control Training.
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