Sample Skills

• ABCDE Assessment

• Anger Diffusion (Mental Health)

• Assessment of Breathing

• Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Breathless Patient – Positioning

• Care of a Patient During a Seizure

• Communication with Angry Patients through De-escalation

• Communication with Anxious Patients

• Communication with Depressed Patients

• De-escalation (Mental Health)

• Eating Disorders (Mental Health)

• Fluid Balance – Monitoring

• Hand Washing

• Interhospital Transfer of Children and Young People (Child)

• Mouth Care for a Dependent Patient

• Nurse–Patient Relationship

• Nutritional Assessment

• Opening the Airway

• Oxygen Therapy: Applying Nasal Mask

• Oxygen Therapy: Humidified Oxygen

• Oxygen Therapy: Non-rebreathe Mask

• Oxygen Therapy: Simple Face Mask

• Oxygen Therapy: Venturi System

• Patient Education: Temperature Measurement

• Patient Transfers: To Other Facilities/Units or Hospitals

• Seclusion for Assaultive and Violent Behaviour (Mental Health)

• Temperature Recording: Disposable Chemical Thermometer Oral

• Use of Apron and Non-sterile Gloves

• Use of Masks