What Alison says about this course
This free nursing course begins by giving an overview of a systematic approach to conducting an effective physical examination. You will first learn the function of the physical examination, the role of the nurse during the examination, and the positioning of the patient.
What you will cover
Alison splits this short course into 5 modules across 23 topics, about 3 hours of study in total.
- Module 1: The Physical Examination — 6 topics
- Module 2: Specimen Collection — 4 topics
- Module 3: The Physical Assessment — 7 topics
- Module 4: Measuring Vital Signs — 5 topics
- Module 5: Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.