Course Introduction
The Vital Signs and Oxygen Therapy course provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of patient monitoring and oxygen administration in healthcare settings. It emphasizes accurate assessment, patient safety, and evidence-based practices, supporting Terraleap’s mission to deliver clinically relevant, skill-oriented healthcare education.
Scope of the Course
This course covers the fundamentals of vital signs assessment, including body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. It also explores oxygen therapy principles, delivery devices, indications, safety precautions, and basic monitoring, ensuring safe and effective patient care across clinical environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand the significance of vital signs in patient assessment
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Accurately measure and interpret vital signs
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Explain principles and indications of oxygen therapy
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Identify oxygen delivery devices and safety measures
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Apply patient-centered monitoring practices
Course Outcomes
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
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Perform routine vital signs monitoring with accuracy
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Assist in safe oxygen therapy administration
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Recognize abnormal findings and report appropriately
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Support clinical decision-making through effective monitoring
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Enhance patient safety and quality of care
Who Can Enroll
This course is suitable for:
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Nursing and paramedical professionals
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Medical and allied health students
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MedTech and healthcare support staff
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Care assistants and clinical trainees
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Individuals seeking foundational patient monitoring skills