Competency information

Details

Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols.

Considerations

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

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform and interpret assessments of blood gas status and identify the requirements for supplemental oxygen therapy.
# 2 Outcome Perform full cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the investigation of respiratory, vascular and cardiac disease.
# 3 Outcome Identify the requirement for and initiate non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with both acute and chronic respiratory failure.
# 5 Outcome Perform, analyse and technically report polysomnographic sleep investigations in patients referred to a sleep service.