Description
Identify what is normal and abnormal concerning the well-being of patients, through experience and instruction, reporting to the nurses what is abnormal.
Alternative labels
locate abnormalities
identify abnormality
find abnormalities
diagnose abnormalities
point out abnormalities
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Identify abnormalities is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Nurse assistant: Nurse assistants provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. They perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, move patients or change linens and may transfer or transport patients.
Healthcare assistant: Healthcare assistants work together in a team with registered nurses within the occupational fields of nursing, care and maintenance of people of all age-groups in all diverse acute care settings as well as in primary care environments.
Optional skill
Identify abnormalities is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Identify abnormalities – ESCO
