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Therapeutic Observations and Engagement
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.
