Alison’s Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination is a certificate course that will highlight some of the most important functions and duties of being a nurse. The course will teach you a systematic approach to physically examining a patient. The course also examines key duties such as specimen collection and measuring vital signs.

The Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination course prepares prospective nurses for examining patients. A nurse must complete an observational examination and obtain medical history from the patient. The nurse must make sure the patient is at ease before conducting the physical examination, including being in a comfortable position and environment.

The Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination emphasises that some of the most important qualities of a nurse include: patience, attention to detail, empathy and strong communication skills. This course will examine key processes in the day to day life of a nurse and emphasise the importance of the above qualities.

The Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination describes the importance of the physical examination. It is important to get a baseline understanding of the patient's medical history and to observe any visible ailments.