Therapeutic Observations and Engagement

£6.00

Course Description

The Therapeutic Observations Online Training module is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to conduct therapeutic observations safely and effectively. This training explores the balance between patient safety, dignity, and therapeutic engagement while addressing the legal, ethical, and professional frameworks that guide best practice.

Course Summary

This 1-hour online module provides an in-depth understanding of therapeutic observations in healthcare settings. You will learn about risk assessment, communication strategies, documentation, and the impact of observation on patient care and wellbeing. The course aligns with NMC CPD requirements and awards 1 CPD point. A certificate of completion will be provided, and you will have 6 months to complete the course.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is suitable for:

Nurses and midwives

Mental health practitioners

Support workers and healthcare assistants

Allied health professionals involved in patient care

Anyone responsible for patient safety and engagement through therapeutic observations

Course Contents

Introduction to Therapeutic Observations

Risk Assessment and Management

Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse

Communication and Engagement

Impact of Observation on the Patient

Observation in Specific Contexts

Documentation and Reporting

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations

Evaluation and Reflection

Course Outcomes

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

Understand the purpose and principles of therapeutic observation

Apply legal, ethical, and policy frameworks to practice

Conduct effective risk assessments

Engage therapeutically with patients during observation

Maintain accurate and accountable documentation

Recognise and manage the impact of observation on patients and staff

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Reflect on professional practice and personal wellbeing

Frameworks & Standards

This course is mapped against the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Completion of this module contributes 1 CPD point towards the 35 hours (35 CPD points) required every three years for NMC revalidation.

At least 20 CPD hours must be participatory learning; this course supports reflective and self-directed CPD activity.

Content is aligned with NHS guidance, national best practice policies, and legal frameworks governing patient care and observation.

£6.00

Therapeutic Observations and Engagement

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