This half-day course on vital signs and anthropometric measurements is offered by the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC). The goal of the course is to provide clinical research staff with the necessary education and hands-on experience to complete measurements for adult participants, including blood pressure (using automatic equipment), pulse (using automatic equipment), respiratory rate, temperature (oral, using electronic equipment), oxygen saturation (finger probe), height (using a stadiometer), and weight (using electronic scales) for clinical research protocols. The course will consist of lecture, an exam, and hands-on practice. To successfully complete the course, students must attend the full session, pass the exam, and successfully obtain and document two complete set of measurements. Note: Manual blood pressure measurements are not covered in this training.

Please be aware that practice vital sign and anthropometric measurements will be performed on members of the class. All attendees should be prepared and willing to have measurements taken on themselves during the session. Completion of this course does not qualify attendees as licensed personnel or result in certification (e.g., Nurse Aid I). However, attendees who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion documenting their vital sign measurement training.

Cost:  $65.00

Date:  November 7th, 11 am - 3:30 pm

Location: CTRC, 1st floor Burnett-Womack, Conference Room 1045, 160 Dental Circle, Chapel Hill 

Students will have an opportunity to take a 30 minute lunch break (bring your own or visit one of the nearby cafeterias) after the lecture portion is completed. 

Please contact Janette Goins janette_goins@med.unc.edu if you have questions regarding this training. Please notify Janette at least two (2) business days before the training if you are unable able to attend.