Competency information
Details
Explain the procedure to the patient, if they are fully cognitive, or the relative if present, address any procedure-related questions and gain appropriate consent.
Considerations
- The importance of explaining the procedure for each procedure to the patient and gaining informed consent, including the unconscious patient.
- The importance of introducing yourself and your role as a clinical scientist trainee as part of the process of introduction and consent.
- The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
- Clinical indications for and contraindications to challenge testing.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform electrocardiography in a range of patients and interpret the results. |
| # 2 | Outcome Assist in performing emergency external cardiac pacing in the critical care environment. |
| # 3 | Outcome Set up and manage extracorporeal therapies related to mechanical ventilation (CO2 removal). |