Competency information

Details

Control of infection risks pre, during and post investigations, and actions taken to manage these.

Considerations

  • Protocols and requirements for hygiene and infection control related to the relevant range of investigations, including preparation, conduct and completion of investigation.
  • Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of routine spirometry in patients referred for routine investigation.
# 2 Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of the measurement of lung volumes in patients referred for routine investigation.
# 3 Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of the measurement of gas transfer.
# 4 Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of overnight oximetry studies.
# 5 Outcome Perform a limited multichannel sleep study.