Measuring Oxygen Saturation (001400-20250616)
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Description: PRIME This course will help to understand the physiological significance of oxygen saturation and its role in respiratory and circulatory health, as well as understand the physiological significance of oxygen saturation and its role in respiratory and circulatory health. It will discuss factors that affect saturation and the multiple ways to assess oxygen saturation. Course run time 9 minutes.
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Published: June 24, 2025
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Assessing the Apical Pulse (001399-20250611)
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Description: PRIME This course provides an essential overview of assessing an apical pulse. Participants will learn the anatomical landmarks for accurate placement of a stethoscope, proper techniques for auscultation, and key considerations for interpreting pulse rate and rhythm. In addition, the course addresses key considerations in older adults. Course run time 12 minutes.
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Published: June 21, 2025
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Measuring Body Temperature (001395-20250521)
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Description: PRIME This course provides a comprehensive overview of how to accurately measure body temperature using various methods, including oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic, and temporal artery thermometers. Participants will learn the importance of proper technique, factors that can affect readings, and how to interpret results. In addition, this course addresses factors to consider when caring for the elderly population. Course run time 22 minutes.
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Published: June 11, 2025
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Assessing Respirations (001396-20250523)
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Description: PRIME This course provides essential guidance on how to accurately assess respirations. Learners will explore various observation techniques, including rate, rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing. The course covers factors affecting respiratory patterns, common abnormalities, and best practices for ensuring precise assessments. In addition, this course addresses factors to consider when caring for the elderly population. Course run time 12 minutes.
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Published: June 11, 2025
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Assessing Radial Pulse (001392-20250421)
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Description: PRIME This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and hands-on techniques for accurately assessing an individual’s radial pulse. Participants will learn proper palpation methods, normal pulse parameters, and how variations in pulse rate, rhythm, and strength can indicate underlying health conditions. Lastly, this course addresses geriatric consideration that may affect the radial pulse measurement. Course run time 12 minutes.
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Published: April 30, 2025
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Assessing Arterial Blood Pressure (001388-20250414)
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Description: PRIME This course provides an overview of the principles and techniques used to accurately measure arterial blood pressure. Participants will learn about the physiology of blood pressure, proper positioning, equipment handling, and interpretation of readings. The program emphasizes both manual and automated methods of assessment. In addition, the learner will understand the importance of and how to obtain orthostatic hypotension readings. Course run time 14 minutes.
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Published: April 18, 2025
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Abdominal Assessment (001367-20241225)
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Description: PRIME This course focuses on the sequence of a physical assessment of the abdomen. The learner will also learn the proper way to auscultate the abdomen and percuss and palpate the abdomen. The course will also focus on the importance of documenting and recording the assessment findings. Course run time 16 minutes.
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Published: January 05, 2025
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Neurological Assessment (001368-20241215)
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Description: PRIME This program will review the major components of the neurological system and their function. Learn pertinent questions to ask for a neurological history and translate the assessment findings to concise clinical documentation. Course run time 23 minutes.
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Published: December 22, 2024
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Cardiovascular Assessment (001269-20240120)
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Description: PRIME Learn the importance of a cardiovascular history and how to perform a cardiovascular assessment. This course also discusses how to assess the neck vessels, a review of the peripheral circulation assessment, and how to document and record assessment findings. Course run time 28 minutes.
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Published: February 20, 2024
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General Assessment (001270-20240204)
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Description: PRIME The series begins by providing a module called General Assessment, which can be used to guide your staff in what should be assessed when encountering the resident for the first time. This will then allow your staff to choose the system or systems they will need to thoroughly assess the resident's individual needs as each system has its own module. Course run time 32 minutes.
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Published: February 12, 2024
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