Performing Simple Measurements and Tests

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the measurements and tests you can perform as a home health aide.

What will be taught topics

• Outline which measurements and tests a home health aide can perform
• Describe how to take vital signs
• Describe how to take a capillary blood glucose measurement
• Describe how to collect specimens
• Describe how to measure height and weight
• Describe how to measure input and output

Lesson list

• Introduction to Performing Simple Measurements and Tests
• Common Measurements and Tests
• Temperature
• Pulse
• Knowledge Review
• Respirations
• Blood Pressure
• Oxygen Saturation
• Knowledge Review
• Capillary Blood Glucose
• Height and Weight
• Specimen Collection
• Knowledge Review
• Intake and Output
• Exam - Performing Simple Measurements and Tests