Foundations of Planned Assessment in Primary Health Care

This education activity will provide you with the core themes required for a primary health care nurse to consider and include when conducting an assessment.

Learning Outcomes

• To identify and develop the core clinical assessment skills required within your workplace setting.
• To understand the importance of accurate data collection and documentation.
• To understand the importance of developing your own work based clinical assessment policies.
• To confidently initiate escalation or referral or alternative action when required.
• To develop an understanding of relevant validated screening tools and evidence based resources and their applicability in primary health care.

Estimated Duration

1 hour

Target Audience

Suitable for all nurses working in primary health care including general practice.