Competency information

Details

Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols for each procedure.

Considerations

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

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.
# 2 Outcome Plan, prepare and set up for left heart catheterisation and provide scientific support and analysis
# 3 Outcome Plan, prepare and set up for right heart catheterisation and provide scientific support and analysis
# 5 Outcome Troubleshoot problems with the monitoring system and, where appropriate, carry out routine maintenance procedures on the equipment used for cardiac catheterisation