Competency information

Details

Record results of cardiopulmonary exercise testing accurately in an appropriate format and analyse and technically interpret full cardiopulmonary exercise tests.

Considerations

  • Technical comments that may influence the test outcome.
  • Appropriate lifestyle change techniques for supporting the patient in their treatment and management plan.
  • Requirements for further investigations and/or future management.
  • Normal/abnormal ranges.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Observe and assist during full cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the investigation of respiratory, vascular and cardiac disease.