Competency information
Details
Set up appropriate equipment in preparation for each type of procedure, including, resuscitation equipment where appropriate Calibrate where necessary
Considerations
- Range of equipment used, relative merits and principles of measurement, including:
- recognition of the errors or potential risks of using defective equipment in clinical practice and the implications of use
- the application of relevant trouble shooting skills
- identification of common faults and remedial action
- current safety standards, including safety testing and routine maintenance
- requirements for set-up and calibration specific to that procedure
- preparation of life support equipment, where appropriate
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome The trainee should produce evidence of completion of immediate or advanced life support training before undertaking any of the learning outcomes. |
| # 3 | Outcome Under supervision, technically interpret the data and produce high-quality reports with respect to echocardiography, and be able to differentiate between artefact and physiological occurance |