🚀 COURSE CONTENT
Master essential clinical observations and ECG skills in one powerful training bundle! Whether you’re working in clinics, the community, or supporting home visits, this hands-on course builds your confidence in recognising early signs of deterioration — and interpreting what the heart is telling you.
Basic Observations (Basic Obs)
Gain the skills to accurately monitor vital signs and interpret what abnormal readings may mean — using the NEWS2 early warning scoring system.
You’ll practise on real classmates and learn how to spot signs of deterioration before they become critical.
Topics include:
💉 Measuring blood pressure (manual & digital)
🌡️ Taking accurate temperature readings
❤️ Monitoring heart rate
🫁 Assessing respiratory rate
🧠 Understanding levels of consciousness
🩸 Measuring oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
⚖️ Recording weight and height
🧪 Performing urine dipstick analysis
ECG Interpretation
Build confidence in understanding and performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) — a key tool for identifying cardiac issues. You’ll explore how ECGs work, what they measure, and how to interpret rhythms and waveforms. Then, get hands-on experience performing ECGs in class.
Topics include:
⚡ What an ECG is and how it works
🫀 Reading ECG waveforms and intervals
🎯 Pad placement for 4-lead and 10-lead ECGs
📉 Spotting abnormal rhythms and heart rates
🧑⚕️ Performing ECGs on live classmates
👩⚕️ WHO IS IT FOR?
Ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their scope of practice. We’ve trained:
🩸 Phlebotomists looking to upskill
💼 Independent practitioners running their own clinics
🏥 Clinical support staff working without direct supervision
📈 Anyone aiming to contribute more meaningfully to patient assessments
This course is especially helpful if you’re looking to offer more holistic patient monitoring in your service.
🛠 EQUIPMENT
All training is done using real medical-grade equipment so you’re confident using the same tools you’ll encounter in practice.
🩺 Digital and manual blood pressure monitors
🌡️ Tympanic thermometers
⚖️ Scales and height measuring sticks
🧪 Urine dipstick kits
⚡ Lifepak ECG machines (as used by paramedics)
🎯 ECG placement guides and diagrams
🧑⚕️ Real volunteers for practical ECG practice
⏰ TIMINGS
This is an intensive 1-day course.
We start at 09:30 and, depending on group size, usually wrap up between 16:30 and 17:00.
📅 You will be able to select your chosen days and locations at the checkout.
🧑🤝🧑 GROUP SIZES
We keep classes small for focused, hands-on support.
👥 Minimum: 2 learners
👥 Maximum: 8 learners
📜 ACCREDITATION
Our courses, provided by iN phlebotomy training, are CPD certified and internationally recognised.
You’ll receive two separate accredited certificates. This course counts as 10 CPD hours.
☕ REFRESHMENTS
Lunch and drinks provided, and many locations have a kettle and microwave on site.
🍽 Let us know if you have any dietary needs!
📍 LOCATIONS
Training available at:
📌 Bakersfield Medical Centre, Nottingham
🏢 COURSES AT YOUR PREMISES (£750 + VAT)
We can come to you to train up to 8 staff on your schedule — tailored to your needs!
📞 Contact us to discuss your needs.
