Clinical Fundamentals for Patient Care
This course provides foundational clinical skills necessary for the daily care and monitoring of patients in hospital environments. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical nursing education and real-world clinical delivery.
£120
Certified Clinical Fundamentals Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Clinical Fundamentals for Patient Care: the short answers
- What is Clinical Fundamentals for Patient Care?
- This course provides foundational clinical skills necessary for the daily care and monitoring of patients in hospital environments. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical nursing education and real-world clinical delivery.
- Who is Clinical Fundamentals for Patient Care for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Enrolled Nurses working in nursing, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Clinical Fundamentals for Patient Care take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Clinical Fundamentals Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £120 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Demonstrate proficiency in vital signs monitoring
- Apply standard infection control protocols correctly
- Execute patient hygiene and mobility assistance
- Document clinical observations accurately
- Identify early signs of patient deterioration
Written by Dr. Sarah Jenkins, RN, MSN. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Clinical Fundamentals Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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