Description
The Essential Vital Signs Training
Equip your frontline employees with the critical skills and judgment needed to provide superior care with our comprehensive Taking Vital Signs curriculum. This course—part of the Frontline Employee Development Series—ensures your staff is technically proficient while also mastering communication, autonomy, and confidentiality.
Key Benefits for Your Agency
Boost Competence and Safety
Staff learn to accurately define and measure the five primary vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
Ensure Compliance and Ethical Practice
The course provides clear, practical instruction on protecting confidential information in verbal, written, and electronic forms. Staff are trained in everyday confidentiality measures, such as securing records, logging out of devices, and avoiding public discussions of client information.
Empower Staff to Handle Complex Situations
Employees are taught how to respond when an individual refuses care, including de-escalation, active listening, exploring underlying reasons, and proper documentation and reporting.
Course Content Highlights
Vital Sign Module
- Temperature
Covers normal ranges, the significance of high or low readings, and step-by-step methods for oral, forehead, and ear measurements. - Pulse & Respirations
Teaches manual pulse measurement, counting respirations for a full minute, and recognizing early signs of respiratory distress and emergencies. - Blood Pressure
Provides instruction on measuring blood pressure using automatic monitors, understanding normal ranges, and preparing individuals for accurate readings. - Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)
Introduces non-invasive pulse oximetry, interpretation of normal ranges, and when to report low readings to a supervisor or clinician.
This comprehensive program includes both guided practice and practical return demonstrations, ensuring staff can confidently measure, document, and report abnormal vital signs to a supervisor or healthcare professional.
What’s Included in Each Curriculum Package
Instructor Manual
- A step-by-step guide for supervisors to deliver effective training.
- Includes detailed lesson content, interactive discussion points, student assessments, and activities that reinforce critical concepts.
- Designed for both small-group and one-on-one coaching sessions, making training adaptable to your agency’s needs.
Employee Manual
- Each manual walks staff through key training content in easy-to-understand language.
- Includes space for reflection, note-taking, and activity sheets to encourage active participation.
Manuals and materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, are also provided on a flash drive.
