Competency information
Details
Select suitable technology for each type of investigation, choosing and adapting the appropriate technique, patient position and machine settings for each patient.
Considerations
- Factors influencing the choice of technology for investigating respiratory symptoms.
- Clinical indications, contraindications and patient benefit for respiratory and sleep investigations.
- Medication used to treat respiratory symptoms and conditions.
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. |