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CA Certification - Vital Signs -
Chiropractic Assistant
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Vital Signs CA20
Sub-Title
Vital Signs for the Chiropractic Assistant
Credit Hours(s)
2.0
Price
$38.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
List the components of the vital signs
Cite normal and abnormal pulse rates
Define Tachycardia, Bradycardia and Arrhythmia
Recognize factors that can influence heart rate and rhythm
Identify common locations for palpating the pulse
Describe the process for determining the pulse
Outline the chambers of the heart
Define systole and diastole
Explain systolic and diastolic pressure
Describe the procedure for obtaining the blood pressure
Define hypertension and hypotension
Recognize the blood pressure categories as define by the American Heart Association
List causes and risk factors for hypertension and hypotension
Recognize the ranges for normal body temperature by location
Describe the procedure for obtaining body temperature, orally, in the ear and over the forehead
Summarize the accuracy of the body temperature obtained at different locations
Define fever, hyperthermia and hypothermia
List causes and risk factors for fever, hyperthermia and hypothermia
Define respiration rate
Cite the normal range of respiration rate at different ages
Define tachypnea and bradypnea
List causes and risk factors for tachypnea and bradypnea
Instructors
Richard Saporito, DC
Format(s)
AudioVisual Course