Competency information

Details

Take appropriate action to respond to the specific needs of the patient, as defined by department protocol.

Considerations

  • Recognition of the contraindications to testing prior to the test, as defined by department protocol.
  • The range of needs of people with disabilities within a typical care pathway for a patient with diseases affecting the lower cardiovascular system.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Plan, prepare and acquire an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) from a range of adult patients.