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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 Plan, prepare and perform nerve conduction studies obtaining recordings from the upper and lower limbs in adult and/or paediatric patients referred for investigation of disorders of the peripheral nervous system, eg carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, etc |
| # 2 | Outcome Assist in electromyography (EMG) studies and identify the electropotentials associated with electromyography |
| # 3 | Outcome Plan, prepare and perform evoked potential studies (visual, auditory and somatosensory) and measure visual acuity and hearing and sensory threshold |