Vital Signs Measurement Skills Training for Clinical Research Personnel

This half-day course on vital signs and anthropometric measurements is offered by the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC).

The goal of the course is to provide clinical research staff with the necessary education and hands-on experience to complete measurements for adult participants, including blood pressure (using automatic equipment), pulse (using automatic equipment), respiratory rate, temperature (oral, using electronic equipment), oxygen saturation (finger probe), height (using a stadiometer), and weight (using electronic scales) for clinical research protocols.

The course will consist of lecture, an exam, and hands-on practice. To successfully complete the course, students must attend the full session, pass the exam, and successfully obtain and document at least one complete set of vital signs. Note: Manual blood pressure measurements are not covered in this training.

Please be aware that practice vital sign and anthropometric measurements will be performed on members of the class. All attendees should be prepared and willing to have measurements taken on themselves during the session.

Completion of this course does not qualify attendees as licensed personnel or result in certification (e.g., Nurse Aid I). However, attendees who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion documenting their vital sign measurement training.

Students who successfully pass the course will also receive a digital badge that represents course completion. Digital badges are micro-credentials that can be displayed in email signatures, online portfolios, social media profiles, and other areas. Digital badges for this course are maintained through Credly.

Students will have an opportunity to take a 30-minute lunch break (bring your own or visit one of the nearby cafeterias) after the lecture portion is completed.

Please contact Janette Goins This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions regarding this training. Please notify Janette at least two (2) business days before the training if you are unable able to attend.

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