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 the daily checks of equipment used in adult rehabilitation, e.g. audiometers, tympanometers, in a safe manner in accordance with standard procedures. |
| # 2 | Outcome Obtain accurate and reproducible non-masked pure tone audiograms from adult patients. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform a subjective listening test and comment on the performance of a hearing aid. |
| # 4 | Outcome Apply the fundamental principles of aural rehabilitation. |
| # 5 | Outcome Assist in the assessment and management of routine audiological caseload, in particular adult rehabilitation. |