Weighing and Measuring Residents for Canada

Course Code: REL-SRC-0-WMRC

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
List the steps involved in obtaining an accurate height measurement.
List the steps involved in obtaining an accurate weight measurement.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A.         About This Course

B.         Learning Objectives

Section 2: Measuring Height and Weight

A.         Importance of Measuring Height and Weight

B.         Measuring Residents’ Height

C.        Measuring Height Lying in Bed

D.        Measuring Residents’ Weight

E.         Standing Scales

F.         Wheelchair Scales

G.        Guidelines for Obtaining an Accurate Weight

H.        Calibration

I.          Review

Section 3: Conclusion

A.         Summary

B.         Course Contributor

C.        References

D.         Congratulations!

Instructor: Lynda Welch, RN

Lynda Welch is a registered nurse with an extensive career history in long-term care management. She provides general administrative and clinical nursing consultative services to staff in long-term care homes. Lynda is also a legal nurse consultant. Her understanding of operational and clinical issues related to long term care, combined with her ability to read and interpret government standards and legislation, provides plaintiff, defense and labour lawyers with an objective, evidence-based opinion related to relevant standards of care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.