HHBP

Basic Blood Pressure Measurement Training

Description
Blood pressure plays an important role in the health of each person. Knowing the facts about blood pressure and the proper procedure for measuring a blood pressure is important in order to provide proper care for the patient. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about blood pressure.

This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client.
Delivery

This is a self-paced course with optional knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion.

Objectives
  • Define blood pressure
  • Differentiate between systolic and diastolic blood pressures
  • List five factors which may affect blood pressure
  • State the normal adult blood pressure range
  • List the types of blood pressure measuring devices
  • Identify the appropriate size cuff for individual patients
  • State the procedure for blood pressure measurement
  • State when to notify the health care professional of a blood pressure measurement
  • Name special situations that require using a blood pressure procedure that differs from the usual procedure
  • List common problems and solutions in measuring blood pressure
Contact Time

2 Contact Hour: based on 60 minute contact hour

Estimated Time

The estimated time for completion for this activity is 2 hour(s).

Intended Audience

This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of healthcare paraprofessionals, such as homehealth aide, nurses aide and personal care attendants.

Disclosure Statements:

Commercial Support: This course was developed in accordance with ANCC Commercial Support Guidelines. No commercial support was accepted for the development of this course.

Author Originating

Patricia Jump - RN PHN MA

Technical Nurse Consultant, President Acorn's End Training and Consulting. Patricia Jump received her Bachelor's in Nursing Degree from Winona State University and her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University. She has over 25 years experience in the health care field and almost two decades of public speaking experience. As a professional trainer and consultant, Patricia conducts seminars across the country for all levels of employees in business, professional associations, educational organizations, churches, and government agencies. Additionally, she serves as personal coach, consultant, and retreat facilitator for home care leaders and organizations throughout the nation.

Copyright

Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.

Acknowledgment

This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota. Development was funded from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Course Code
HHBP
Course Category
Home Health