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Free Course
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AMEDD Center and School
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10-15 Hours
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Assessment
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Certification
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Academic - Third Level - Level 1
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250 Pts
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Responsive
Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Revised 2017
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Description
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Outcome
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Certification
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The modern nurse is a highly trained professional who works in a wide variety of areas from community nursing to surgery. Nurses generally work as part of a nursing team and are responsible for the care of patients in a health care setting. The course Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care teaches you about the skills and techniques required in areas such as environmental health and safety awareness, the role of the nurse in diet therapy and how to ensure patient safety and comfort in the adult care setting.
The course teaches you about advanced principles of hygiene and covers the functions, methods and techniques applied in providing adult patient care, with particular emphasis on the daily bath, oral hygiene and benefits of a back massage in patient comfort. Nursing professionals support both the patient and physician and play a key role in carrying out the physical examination, the physical assessment, specimen collection and measurement of patient vital signs. The course also teaches good nursing practices and techniques that help protect and maintain the health and safety of both nursing professional and patient in any health care setting.
The course will be of great interest to health care professionals who would like to learn more about the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing. It will also be of interest to any learner who is planning a career in the area of nursing or other areas of the health care sector.
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After completing this course you will be able to:
- Describe the role of the nurse in patient care and patient hygiene.
- List health and safety measures for nurses.
- Describe movement and exercise routines that nurses can utilize for improved patient care.
- Summarize the role of the nurse in diet therapy.
- Describe the role of the nurse in the physical examination of the patient.
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All Alison courses are free to study. To successfully complete a course you must score 80% or higher in each course assessments. Upon successful completion of a course, you can choose to make your achievement formal by purchasing an official Alison Diploma or Certificate.
Having an official Alison document is a great way to celebrate and share your success. It is:- Ideal to include with CVs, job applications and portfolios
- A way to show your ability to learn and achieve high results
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Modules List( 16 )
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PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT HYGIENE
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Module
1 Adult Patient Care-
This module will walk you through the care of adult patients.
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Module 1: Learning Outcomes
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Categories of Basic Human Needs
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Equipment for Patient Care and Guidelines for Bed-Making
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Terminal Cleaning of the Patient Care Unit
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Module 1: Lesson Summary
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Module
2 Advanced Principles of Patient Hygiene-
This module will discuss the advanced principles of patient care.
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Module 2: Learning Outcomes
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The Purposes of Giving the Patient a Bath
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Mouth Care
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The Benefits of a Back Massage
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Personal Care for the Adult Patient
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Module 2: Lesson Summary
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Module
3 Environmental Health and the Practical Nursing-
This module looks at the relationship between nursing practices and environmental health.
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Module 3: Learning Outcomes
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Environmental Health and Its Impact on the Practice Nurse
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Safety Measures in the Patient Care Environment
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Module 3: Lesson Summary
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Module
4 Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - First Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - First Assessment
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HEALTH, SAFETY, MOVEMENT, AND EXERCISE
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Module
5 Health and Safety for Healthcare Professionals-
This module looks at health and safety standards for healthcare professionals.
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Module 5: Learning Outcomes
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Body Mechanics
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Prevention of Pathogen Transmission
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Module 5: Lesson Summary
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Module
6 Positioning and Ambulating the Adult Patient-
This module discusses the positioning and ambulating of adult patients.
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Module 6: Learning Outcomes
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Positioning the Adult Patient
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Common Positions used when Ambulating a Patient
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Techniques and Actions in Ambulating an Adult Patient
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Module 6: Lesson Summary
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Module
7 Active and Passive Ranges of Motion in Exercise-
This module lays out the active and passive ranges of motion in exercise.
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Module 7: Learning Outcomes
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The Effects of Immobility
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Exercise for the Immobile Patient
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Module 7: Lesson Summary
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Module
8 Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Second Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Second Assessment
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NUTRITION
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Module
9 Diet Therapy-
This module will walk you through the importance of diet therapy when treating patients.
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Module 9: Learning Outcomes
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Factors Influencing Diet
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Reasons for the Therapeutic Diet
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Standard Hospital Diets
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The Role of the Nurse in Diet Therapy
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Module 9: Lesson Summary
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Module
10 Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Third Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Third Assessment
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THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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Module
11 The Physical Examination-
This module will teach you about the systematic approach to conducting an effective physical examination. It also discusses the vital role of the nursing professional in preparing and supporting the patient.
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Module 11: Learning Outcomes
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The Function of the Physical Examination
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The Role of the Practical Nurse During a Physical Examination
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Positioning of the Patient During a Physical Examination
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Body Systems Examined and Evaluated
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Module 11: Lesson Summary
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Module
12 Specimen Collection-
This module will teach you about specimen collection and testing, as well as discussing it's role in determining the function of vital internal organs and body components.
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Module 12: Learning Outcomes
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Throat Cultures
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Types of Specimen Collection
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Module 12: Lesson Summary
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Module
13 The Physical Assessment-
This module will introduce you to the function and components assessed, as well as the observations made, during a physical exam.
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Module 13: Learning Outcomes
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The Function and Facts of a Physical Examination
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Appearance and Behaviour Examination
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Components of the Physical Examination
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Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Systems
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Musculoskeletal System and the Integumentary Systems
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Module 13: Lesson Summary
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Module
14 Measuring Vital Signs-
This module lays out how a patient's vital signs are measured through weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
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Module 14: Learning Outcomes
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The Measurement of a Patient's Vital Signs
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Measuring Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration Rate
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Blood Pressure Readings
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Module 14: Lesson Summary
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Module
15 Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Fourth Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Fourth Assessment
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Module
16 Course assessment
