How to perform Clinical Observations (NEWS2)

Course Overview

This course will provide you with the practical and theoretical principles of taking, recording and responding to someone’s respirations, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturations, using the NEWS2 tool, in addition to urine analysis and blood sugar levels.

Delivery Method

Classroom based training
Remote training by Zoom (no practical elements)

Target Audience

This course is suitable for healthcare staff wishing to be able to use the NEWS2 tool and perform clinical observations, including respirations, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturations, urine analysis and blood sugar levels.

Course Aims and Objectives

To be able to practically use the NEWS2 tool
To understand the relationship between the clients clinical observations and the clients state or condition
To know the theory and practical application of taking, recording and responding to someone’s respirations, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturations, urine analysis and blood sugar levels.