Measuring Pulse and Respirations for Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-0-MPRC

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Learning Objectives:
Identify normal pulse and respiratory rate for adults
List the steps needed to measure an individuals pulse and respiratory rate

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Pulse and Respiration

Pulse

Radial Pulse

Apical Pulse

Respiration

Respiratory Rate

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations

Instructor: Lynda Welch, RN

Lynda Welch is a registered nurse with an extensive career history in long-term care management. She provides general administrative and clinical nursing consultative services to staff in long-term care homes. Lynda is also a legal nurse consultant. Her understanding of operational and clinical issues related to long term care, combined with her ability to read and interpret government standards and legislation, provides plaintiff, defense and labour lawyers with an objective, evidence-based opinion related to relevant standards of care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.