To be able to make accurate observations and assessments of residents in your care

• Be aware of the importance of observations and assessments 
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of carers and employers 
• Understand the importance of Oximetry 
• Be aware of the consequences of low oxygen levels 
• Know how to take an oximetry reading 
• Understand what a blood pressure reading means 
• Be aware of the consequences of low and high blood pressure 
• Know how to take a blood pressure reading 
• Be aware of the number of ways to assess a resident’s temperature 
• Understand the consequences of low and high blood body temperature 
• Know how to take a resident’s pulse 
• Be aware of the medical conditions a low or high pule rate could indicate 
• Know how to assess respiration 
• Be aware of the medical conditions an abnormal respiration rate could indicate