Vital Signs: Measuring Pulse and Respirations

Hours: 0.25

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-VSMPR

Changes in a person’s pulse and respiration can indicate potential health concerns. Accurately measuring these vital signs helps identify problems early and ensure timely care.

This course equips non-licensed direct care staff in post-acute settings with the knowledge to measure and record a person’s pulse and respiratory rate.

Course Description

Changes in a person’s pulse and respiration can indicate potential health concerns. Accurately measuring these vital signs helps identify problems early and ensure timely care.

This course equips non-licensed direct care staff in post-acute settings with the knowledge to measure and record a person’s pulse and respiratory rate.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-VSMPR

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recall the normal pulse and respiratory rate for adults.
Identify the steps needed to measure a person's pulse and respiratory rate.

Outline:
Section 1: The Basics of Pulse and Respiration

Why Normal Rates Matter

Pulse

Respirations: How to Measure Breathing

Measure Alex’s Pulse and Respirations

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Reference

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home and Community Based Services, Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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