Clinical Observations and Recognizing a Deteriorating Patient

This half-day course is intended to be an introduction or an update for staff working as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW's) in a care setting. It has been developed in response to reports which suggest that although HCSW's spend more time at the bedside than registered nurses, they receive significantly less training, education and supervision.The study session will ensure that you have an understanding of the importance and implications of clinical observations, when they are abnormal and how to respond appropriately.It will enhance the care you are able to deliver by ensuring your skills and knowledge is maintained, developed and up to date. You will receive a certificate of attendance from City University London. Course Information Dates and Fees to be confirmed Tutor Info Tanya Middlehurst has had a long and varied career in A&E, predominantly at Homerton Hospital in East London. While an A&E sister she developed an interest in the management of minor injuries and illness and a significant period of time working as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner followed.

She then became a Lecturer Practitioner in A&E, a post jointly shared between Homerton Hospital and City University. During this time she was the module leader for the post-registration A&E and trauma modules. Following this Tanya became a Nurse Consultant in A&E at Homerton, while continuing to teach at City. During her A&E career she has been an Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Trauma Care Course (ATCC) instructor.



Her most recent post was as Head of Practice Development at Homerton and is currently a Consultant at City University.



She holds an MSc in Nursing (Advanced Practitioner Pathway) and has published work in relation to trauma and minor injuries and ailments. Eligibility Staff working as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW's). English Requirements Applicants must be proficient in...