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 Observe and assist during full cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the investigation of respiratory, vascular and cardiac disease.
# 3 Outcome Perform the selection the appropriate mode and pattern of ventilation with respect to the patient’s sedation level and lung pathology and pathophysiology.
# 5 Outcome Perform routine non-invasive monitoring in a critical care setting and responds to trends in physiological variables.