Competency information

Details

Make height, weight and other appropriate measurements in accordance with standardised procedures, adapting them where necessary.

Considerations

  • Importance of accurate measurement of height and weight.
  • Measurements that may be required pre and post investigation, such as height and weight.

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.