Clinical skills · CPD-accredited · Putney, London
Vital Signs, Body Mass Index (BMI) & Blood Glucose
Take observations and spot deterioration early.
Learn to measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, temperature, blood glucose and BMI, and to spot when a patient is getting worse. Self-learning plus a practical day in Putney, London, with a CPD-accredited certificate.
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One course · Putney, London
Vital Signs, Body Mass Index (BMI) & Blood Glucose
- Certificate of Completion, 8 CPD hours, no expiry
- Self-learning plus one theory and practical day in Putney, London
- One day of theory and practical training, 4 to 5 hours, plus self-learning
- Book a listed date, or a flexible date arranged with the office
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After you book, the office will contact you to arrange a suitable training date.
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- Format
- Self-learning plus one theory and practical day in Putney, London
- Duration
- One day of theory and practical training, 4 to 5 hours, plus self-learning
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion · 8 CPD hours
- Who can book
- Aged 18 or over
- No previous qualifications or experience needed
- Where
- 208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TDOne minute from Putney rail station, five minutes from East Putney (District line)
Good to know
- No date that suits you? Choose a flexible date and the office arranges it with you
- Pay online by card, or spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal at checkout
- Our own centre in Putney, London, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line)
- Your booking confirmation e-mail has everything you need for the day
Questions before you book? Call 020 8050 4353, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
Student reviews
What our students say
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The syllabus
Vital signs training: what the course covers
- 01Clinical observations: why they matter and the main types
- 02Measuring heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and body temperature
- 03Measuring blood glucose and interpreting the results
- 04Calculating BMI and understanding BMI categories
- 05Early warning signs of patient deterioration
- 06Steps to take when deterioration is detected
- 07Continuous and intermittent monitoring, and the tools used
- 08Communicating findings and working with the healthcare team
The day
How your vital signs training day runs
- Self-learningThe course includes self-learning alongside the training day.
- TheoryClinical observations, vital signs, blood glucose and BMI, and the signs that a patient is deteriorating.
- Hands-on practicePractice and demonstration with common clinical tools and equipment.
- Putting it togetherHolistic patient assessment, care based on observations, and sharing findings with the team.
Why train with us
Why book Vital Signs, Body Mass Index (BMI) & Blood Glucose with London Medical School
Is it for you?
Who takes this course
Who it is for
- Anyone aged 18 or over, with no previous experience
- Nursing and clinical staff who monitor patients
- Medical staff who want to strengthen their patient monitoring
- Clinical staff who share observations with a care team
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- No previous qualifications or experience needed
What you leave with
- Certificate of Completion, CPD-accredited, 8 CPD hours, no expiry
- Hands-on practice with common clinical tools and equipment
- A clear sense of what to do when a patient starts to deteriorate
SampleYour certificate
What you receive
- Certificate of Completion from London Medical School, issued at the end of your course
- Your name, the course title and your training date
- A unique certificate number that employers and insurers can check on our verification page
- No expiry, and a printed copy available for £25
How it works
Booking in three steps
- Choose a datePick a listed date, or a flexible date if none suits you.
- Pay onlineBy card, or spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal at checkout.
- Come to PutneyYour booking confirmation e-mail has everything you need for the day.
Employers and agencies
Booking for staff or a team?
Book several people in one go: choose the number of people on the booking card, then enter each person’s details as you book. Each of them gets their own login. Or call us to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your own team.
Every certificate carries the learner’s name, the course, the date and a certificate number, which anyone can check on our certificate verification page.
Questions
Vital signs training: questions before you book
Do I need any experience?
No. The course is open to anyone aged 18 or over, and no previous qualifications or experience are required.
Which observations does it cover?
Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood glucose and BMI.
Is there hands-on practice?
Yes. The training day includes practice and demonstration with common clinical tools and equipment.
How is the course delivered?
Self-learning, plus one theory and practical day of 4 to 5 hours at our Putney school.
What certificate do I get?
A Certificate of Completion, CPD-accredited for 8 CPD hours, with no expiry date.
What if none of the dates suit me?
Choose “Flexible date” in the date list. You book and pay now, and the office contacts you to arrange a suitable training date.
How do I pay, and can I spread the cost?
Online by card, or choose Klarna or PayPal at checkout to spread the cost. You can also pay by bank transfer, or by cash or card at the School.
Do discount codes apply?
If a code is running, it is applied automatically at checkout to the courses it covers, and the price on this page updates to show it.
Can I book for staff or a group?
Yes. Choose the number of people on the booking card and book them all in one go; you enter each person’s details as you book, and each of them gets their own login. Or call 020 8050 4353 to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your team.
Where are you, and when are you open?
208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TD, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line). The office is open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, on 020 8050 4353.
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