PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
NOCP Area 4: Assessment and Diagnostics
EMR | PCP | ACP | CCP | |
GENERAL COMPETENCY 4.1 Conduct triage in a multiple-patient incident. | ||||
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
4.1.a Rapidly assess an incident based on the principles of a triage system. | S | S | S | S |
Discuss triage. | Discuss triage. | Discuss triage. | Discuss triage. | |
Identify circumstances under which triage is required. | Identify circumstances under which triage is required. | Identify circumstances under which triage is required. | Identify circumstances under which triage is required. | |
Evaluate a triage system. | Evaluate a triage system. | Evaluate a triage system. | ||
Apply the equipment and materials used to sort patients. | Apply the equipment and materials used to sort patients. | Apply the equipment and materials used to sort patients. | Apply the equipment and materials used to sort patients. | |
Perform targeted patient assessment based on a triage system. | Perform targeted patient assessment based on a triage system. | Perform targeted patient assessment based on a triage system. | Perform targeted patient assessment based on a triage system. | |
Communicate with other responders. | Communicate with other responders. | Communicate with other responders. | Communicate with other responders. | |
Adapt triage decision making processes. | Adapt triage decision making processes. | Adapt triage decision making processes. | ||
4.1.b Assume different roles in a multiple patient incident. | A | A | A | A |
Identify the EMS practitioner roles involved when managing a multiple patient incident. | Distinguish between the EMS practitioner roles involved when managing a multiple patient incident. | Distinguish between the EMS practitioner roles involved when managing a multiple patient incident. | Distinguish between the EMS practitioner roles involved when managing a multiple patient incident. | |
Describe the principal responsibilities of each role. | Describe the principal responsibilities of each role. | Describe the principal responsibilities of each role. | Describe the principal responsibilities of each role. | |
4.1.c Manage a multiple patient incident. | A | A | A | A |
Apply management principles to a multiple patient incident. | Apply management principles to a multiple patient incident. | Apply management principles to a multiple patient incident. | Apply management principles to a multiple patient incident. | |
Modify procedures to meet the needs of a specific incident. | Modify procedures to meet the needs of a specific incident. | Modify procedures to meet the needs of a specific incident. | Modify procedures to meet the needs of a specific incident. | |
GENERAL COMPETENCY 4.2 Obtain patient history. | ||||
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
4.2.a Obtain list of patientÕs allergies. | S | P | P | P |
List common examples of allergens. | List common examples of allergens. | List common examples of allergens. | List common examples of allergens. | |
Describe how an allergen can affect individuals. | Describe how an allergen can affect individuals. | Describe how an allergen can affect individuals. | Describe how an allergen can affect individuals. | |
Evaluate how information about an allergy will affect patient care. | Evaluate how information about an allergy will affect patient care. | Evaluate how information about an allergy will affect patient care. | Evaluate how information about an allergy will affect patient care. | |
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining information about allergies into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information about allergies into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information about allergies into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information about allergies into history gathering procedures. | |
4.2.b Obtain patient's medication profile. | S | P | P | P |
Apply various methods of discovering patientÕs medication profile. | Apply various methods of discovering patientÕs medication profile. | Apply various methods of discovering patientÕs medication profile. | Apply various methods of discovering patientÕs medication profile. | |
Describe relationship of medication, dosage and frequency to patient history. | Evaluate relationship of medication, dosage and frequency to patient history. | Evaluate relationship of medication, dosage and frequency to patient history. | ||
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining medication profile into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medication profile into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medication profile into history gathering procedures. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medication profile into history gathering procedures. | |
Assess patient compliance. | Assess patient compliance. | Assess patient compliance. | ||
Discuss methods of ascertaining drug / drug and drug / disease interactions. | Discuss methods of ascertaining drug / drug and drug / disease interactions. | |||
4.2.c Obtain chief complaint and / or incident history from patient, family members and / or bystanders. | S | P | P | P |
List methods of discovering an incident history. | Describe methods of discovering an incident history. | Describe methods of discovering an incident history. | Describe methods of discovering an incident history. | |
Describe common components of an incident history. | Describe common components of an incident history. | Describe common components of an incident history. | Describe common components of an incident history. | |
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining incident history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident history into the overall patient assessment. | |
Adapt interview techniques to the incident history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the incident history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the incident history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the incident history findings. | |
Integrate incident history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident history information into patient care procedures. | |
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4.2.d Obtain information regarding patientÕs past medical history. | S | P | P | P |
List methods of discovering a patientÕs medical history. | List methods of discovering a patientÕs medical history. | List methods of discovering a patientÕs medical history. | List methods of discovering a patientÕs medical history. | |
Describe common components of a complete medical history. | Describe common components of a complete medical history. | Describe common components of a complete medical history. | Describe common components of a complete medical history. | |
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining medical history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medical history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medical history into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining medical history into the overall patient assessment. | |
Demonstrate interview techniques appropriate to the medical history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the medical history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the medical history findings. | Adapt interview techniques to the medical history findings. | |
Integrate medical history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate medical history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate medical history information into patient care procedures. | Integrate medical history information into patient care procedures. | |
Assess current health status with respect to past medical history | Evaluate current health status with respect to past medical history | Evaluate current health status with respect to past medical history | ||
4.2.e Obtain information about patientÕs last oral intake. | S | P | P | P |
List situations when information about a patient's last oral intake may be required. | List situations when information about a patient's last oral intake may be required. | List situations when information about a patient's last oral intake may be required. | List situations when information about a patient's last oral intake may be required. | |
List methods of discovering information regarding last oral intake. | List methods of discovering information regarding last oral intake. | List methods of discovering information regarding last oral intake. | List methods of discovering information regarding last oral intake. | |
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining information regarding last oral intake into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information regarding last oral intake into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information regarding last oral intake into the overall patient assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining information regarding last oral intake into the overall patient assessment. | |
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4.2.f Obtain information regarding incident through accurate and complete scene assessment. | S | P | P | P |
List methods of discovering incident information. | Describe methods of discovering incident information. | Describe methods of discovering incident information. | Describe methods of discovering incident information. | |
Demonstrate the skill of obtaining incident information into the overall scene assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident information into the overall scene assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident information into the overall scene assessment. | Integrate the skill of obtaining incident information into the overall scene assessment. | |
Adapt scene management from information gained during continuous scene assessment. | Adapt scene management from information gained during continuous scene assessment. | Adapt scene management from information gained during continuous scene assessment. | Adapt scene management from information gained during continuous scene assessment. | |
Integrate incident information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident information into patient care procedures. | Integrate incident information into patient care procedures. | |
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GENERAL COMPETENCY 4.3 Conduct complete physical assessment demonstrating appropriate use of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. | ||||
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
4.3.a Conduct Primary patient assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Explain primary assessment. | Explain primary assessment. | Explain primary assessment. | Explain primary assessment. | |
Distinguish between trauma assessment and primary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and primary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and primary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and primary medical assessment. | |
Evaluate life threatening findings from primary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from primary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from primary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from primary assessment. | |
Apply appropriate sequential techniques for primary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for primary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for primary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for primary assessment. | |
Apply primary assessment to different age groups. | Apply primary assessment to different age groups. | Apply primary assessment to different age groups. | Apply primary assessment to different age groups. | |
Demonstrate techniques for primary assessment. | Perform techniques for primary assessment. | Perform techniques for primary assessment. | Perform techniques for primary assessment. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to primary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to primary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to primary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to primary assessment findings. | |
Analyze initial assessments to determine patient's level of distress and severity of illness or injury. | Analyze initial assessments to determine patient's level of distress and severity of illness or injury. | Analyze initial assessments to determine patient's level of distress and severity of illness or injury. | ||
Perform procedures to address problems found in the primary assessment. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | |
4.3.b Conduct secondary patient assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Explain secondary assessment. | Explain secondary assessment. | Explain secondary assessment. | Explain secondary assessment. | |
Distinguish between trauma assessment and secondary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and secondary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and secondary medical assessment. | Distinguish between trauma assessment and secondary medical assessment. | |
Evaluate life threatening findings from secondary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from secondary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from secondary assessment. | Evaluate life threatening findings from secondary assessment. | |
Apply appropriate sequential techniques for secondary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for secondary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for secondary assessment. | Apply appropriate sequential techniques for secondary assessment. | |
Apply secondary assessment to different age groups. | Apply secondary assessment to different age groups. | Apply secondary assessment to different age groups. | Apply secondary assessment to different age groups. | |
Demonstrate techniques for secondary assessment. | Perform techniques for secondary assessment. | Perform techniques for secondary assessment. | Perform techniques for secondary assessment. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to secondary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to secondary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to secondary assessment findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to secondary assessment findings. | |
Perform procedures to address problems found in the secondary assessment. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | Infer a provisional diagnosis. | |
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4.3.c Conduct cardiovascular system assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the cardiovascular system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the cardiovascular system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the cardiovascular system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the cardiovascular system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the cardiovascular illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for cardiovascular illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for cardiovascular illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for cardiovascular illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for cardiovascular illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to cardiovascular history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to cardiovascular history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to cardiovascular history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to cardiovascular history findings. | |
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4.3.d Conduct neurological system assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the neurological system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neurological system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neurological system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neurological system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the neurological illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for neurological illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for neurological illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for neurological illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for neurological illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to neurological history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to neurological history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to neurological history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to neurological history findings. | |
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4.3.e Conduct respiratory system assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the respiratory system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the respiratory system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the respiratory system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the respiratory system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the respiratory illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Evaluate significance of normal and adventitious breath sounds identified on auscultation. | Evaluate significance of normal and adventitious breath sounds identified on auscultation. | |||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for respiratory illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for respiratory illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for respiratory illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for respiratory illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to respiratory history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to respiratory history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to respiratory history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to respiratory history findings. | |
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4.3.f Conduct obstetrical assessment and interpret findings. | A | S | C | C |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the obstetrical patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the obstetrical patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the obstetrical patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the obstetrical patient. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the female reproductive system listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for obstetrical-related illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for obstetrical-related illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for obstetrical-related illnesses and injuries. | ||
Adapt assessment techniques to obstetrical history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to obstetrical history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to obstetrical history findings. | ||
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4.3.g Conduct gastrointestinal system assessment and interpret findings. | S | S | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific gastrointestinal system illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the gastrointestinal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the gastrointestinal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the gastrointestinal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the gastrointestinal system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to gastrointestinal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to gastrointestinal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to gastrointestinal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to gastrointestinal history findings. | |
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4.3.h Conduct genitourinary / reproductive system assessment and interpret findings. | A | S | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the genitourinary / reproductive system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the genitourinary / reproductive system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the genitourinary / reproductive system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the genitourinary / reproductive system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for genitourinary / reproductive illnesses and injuries. | ||
Adapt assessment techniques to genitourinary / reproductive history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to genitourinary / reproductive history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to genitourinary / reproductive history findings. | ||
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4.3.i Conduct integumentary system assessment and interpret findings. | S | S | S | C |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the integumentary system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the integumentary system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the integumentary system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the integumentary system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the integumentary illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for integumentary illnesses and injuries. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for integumentary illnesses and injuries. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for integumentary illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for integumentary illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to integumentary history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to integumentary history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to integumentary history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to integumentary history findings. | |
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4.3.j Conduct musculoskeletal assessment and interpret findings. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the musculoskeletal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the musculoskeletal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the musculoskeletal system. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the musculoskeletal system. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries. | Perform assessment techniques for musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to musculoskeletal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to musculoskeletal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to musculoskeletal history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to musculoskeletal history findings. | |
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4.3.k Conduct assessment of the ears, eyes, nose and throat and interpret findings. | S | S | S | S |
Describe the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of specific illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the ears, eyes, nose and throat listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate assessment techniques for illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for illnesses and injuries to the ears, eyes, nose and throat. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to ears, eyes, nose and throat history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to ears, eyes, nose and throat history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to ears, eyes, nose and throat history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to ears, eyes, nose and throat history findings. | |
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4.3.l Conduct neonatal assessment and interpret findings. | A | S | C | C |
Define "neonatal patient". | Define "neonatal patient". | Define "neonatal patient". | Define "neonatal patient". | |
Describe the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries to the neonate listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries to the neonate listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries to the neonate listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries to the neonate listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to the neonatal patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neonatal patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neonatal patient. | Apply assessment techniques specific to the neonatal patient. | |
Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the neonate listed in Appendix 4B. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the neonate listed in Appendix 4C. | Evaluate findings related to the etiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of the illnesses and injuries of the neonate listed in Appendix 4C. | ||
Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for neonatal patients. | Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for neonatal patients. | Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for neonatal patients. | ||
Adjust assessment techniques as required. | Adjust assessment techniques as required. | Adjust assessment techniques as required. | ||
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4.3.m Conduct psychiatric assessment and interpret findings. | S | S | S | S |
Distinguish between the Òmentally well" and the Òmentally unwellÓ person. | Distinguish between the Òmentally well" and the Òmentally unwellÓ person. | Distinguish between the Òmentally well" and the Òmentally unwellÓ person. | Distinguish between the Òmentally well" and the Òmentally unwellÓ person. | |
Describe the pathophysiology of the psychiatric disorders listed in Appendix 4A. | Explain the pathophysiology of the psychiatric disorders listed in Appendix 4B. | Explain the pathophysiology of the psychiatric disorders listed in Appendix 4C. | Explain the pathophysiology of the psychiatric disorders listed in Appendix 4C. | |
Apply assessment techniques specific to psychiatric disorders. | Apply assessment techniques specific to psychiatric disorders. | Apply assessment techniques specific to psychiatric disorders. | Apply assessment techniques specific to psychiatric disorders. | |
Evaluate psychiatric assessment findings. | Evaluate psychiatric assessment findings. | Evaluate psychiatric assessment findings. | Evaluate psychiatric assessment findings. | |
Demonstrate assessment techniques for psychiatric disorders. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for psychiatric disorders. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for psychiatric disorders. | Demonstrate assessment techniques for psychiatric disorders. | |
Adapt assessment techniques to psychiatric history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to psychiatric history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to psychiatric history findings. | Adapt assessment techniques to psychiatric history findings. | |
Communicate appropriately with other health care providers when dealing with a patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. | Communicate appropriately with other health care providers when dealing with a patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. | Communicate appropriately with other health care providers when dealing with a patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. | Communicate appropriately with other health care providers when dealing with a patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. | |
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4.3.n Conduct pediatric assessment and interpret findings. | A | C | C | C |
Define "pediatric patient". | Define "pediatric patient". | Define "pediatric patient". | Define "pediatric patient". | |
List developmental parameters. | Explain developmental parameters. | Explain developmental parameters. | Explain developmental parameters. | |
List the anatomical and physiological differences between the pediatric and adult patient. | Describe the anatomical and physiological differences between the pediatric and adult patient. | Explain the anatomical and physiological differences between the pediatric and adult patient. | Explain the anatomical and physiological differences between the pediatric and adult patient. | |
Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | ||
Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | ||
4.3.o Conduct geriatric assessment and interpret findings. | A | P | P | P |
Define Ògeriatric patientÓ. | Define Ògeriatric patientÓ. | Define Ògeriatric patientÓ. | Define Ògeriatric patientÓ. | |
Describe the effects of the aging process. | Discuss the effects of the aging process. | Discuss the effects of the aging process. | Discuss the effects of the aging process. | |
Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | ||
List appropriate assessment techniques for the geriatric patient. | Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for the geriatric patient. | Perform appropriate assessment techniques for the geriatric patient. | Perform appropriate assessment techniques for the geriatric patient. | |
Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | ||
4.3.p Conduct bariatric assessment and interpret findings. | A | A | A | A |
Define Òbariatric patientÓ. | Define Òbariatric patientÓ. | Define Òbariatric patientÓ. | Define Òbariatric patientÓ. | |
Describe the effects of obesity. | Discuss the effects of obesity. | Discuss the effects of obesity. | Discuss the effects of obesity. | |
Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | Explain variations in assessment findings. | ||
List appropriate assessment techniques for the bariatric patient. | Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for the bariatric patient. | Perform appropriate assessment techniques for the bariatric patient. | Perform appropriate assessment techniques for the bariatric patient. | |
Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | Modify assessment approach. | ||
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GENERAL COMPETENCY 4.4 Assess vital signs. | ||||
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
4.4.a Assess pulse. | S | P | P | P |
Define "pulse". | Define "pulse". | Define "pulse". | Define "pulse". | |
Identify sites where a pulse may be found. | Identify sites where a pulse may be found. | Identify sites where a pulse may be found. | Identify sites where a pulse may be found. | |
Modify pulse check to age of patient. | Modify pulse check to age of patient. | Modify pulse check to age of patient. | Modify pulse check to age of patient. | |
Evaluate arterial pulse rate, rhythm, and quality. | Evaluate arterial pulse rate, rhythm, and quality. | Evaluate arterial pulse rate, rhythm, and quality. | Evaluate arterial pulse rate, rhythm, and quality. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | |
Identify factors that influence the pulse rate. | Identify factors that influence the pulse rate. | Identify factors that influence the pulse rate. | Identify factors that influence the pulse rate. | |
Demonstrate pulse assessment. | Perform pulse assessment. | Perform pulse assessment. | Perform pulse assessment. | |
Adapt techniques of obtaining pulse to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining pulse to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining pulse to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining pulse to patient situation. | |
4.4.b Assess respiration. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the physiology of respiration. | Describe the physiology of respiration. | Explain the physiology of respiration. | Explain the physiology of respiration. | |
Modify respiratory assessment to patient age. | Modify respiratory assessment to patient age. | Modify respiratory assessment to patient age. | Modify respiratory assessment to patient age. | |
Evaluate respiratory rate, effort, excursion and symmetry. | Evaluate respiratory rate, effort, excursion and symmetry. | Evaluate respiratory rate, effort, excursion and symmetry. | Evaluate respiratory rate, effort, excursion and symmetry. | |
Distinguish between adequate and inadequate respiratory effort. | Distinguish between adequate and inadequate respiratory effort. | Distinguish between adequate and inadequate respiratory effort. | Distinguish between adequate and inadequate respiratory effort. | |
List factors that influence the respiratory rate. | Explain factors that influence the respiratory rate. | Explain factors that influence the respiratory rate. | Explain factors that influence the respiratory rate. | |
Demonstrate respiratory assessment. | Perform respiratory assessment. | Perform respiratory assessment. | Perform respiratory assessment. | |
Adapt techniques of obtaining respirations to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining respirations to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining respirations to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining respirations to patient situation. | |
4.4.c Conduct non-invasive temperature monitoring. | N | C | C | C |
Identify sites where temperature may be assessed by non-invasive methods. | Identify sites where temperature may be assessed by non-invasive methods. | Identify sites where temperature may be assessed by non-invasive methods. | ||
Modify temperature check to age of patient. | Modify temperature check to age of patient. | Modify temperature check to age of patient. | ||
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. | ||
Discuss factors that influence body temperature. | Discuss factors that influence body temperature. | Discuss factors that influence body temperature. | ||
Perform temperature assessment. | Perform temperature assessment. | Perform temperature assessment. | ||
Adapt techniques of obtaining temperature to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining temperature to patient situation. | Adapt techniques of obtaining temperature to patient situation. | ||
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4.4.d Measure blood pressure by auscultation. | S | P | P | P |
Describe the physiology of blood pressure. | Describe the physiology of blood pressure. | Explain the physiology of blood pressure. | Explain the physiology of blood pressure. | |
Analyze the strengths and limitations of an auscultated blood pressure. | Analyze the strengths and limitations of an auscultated blood pressure. | Analyze the strengths and limitations of an auscultated blood pressure. | ||
Distinguish between a blood pressure taken by auscultation or palpation. | Distinguish between a blood pressure taken by auscultation or palpation. | Distinguish between a blood pressure taken by auscultation or palpation. | ||
Identify average blood pressure expectations for age. | Explain average blood pressure expectations for age. | Explain average blood pressure expectations for age. | Explain average blood pressure expectations for age. | |
Identify factors that may influence patientÕs blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence patientÕs blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence patientÕs blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence patientÕs blood pressure. | |
Demonstrate auscultated determination of blood pressure. | Perform auscultated determination of blood pressure. | Perform auscultated determination of blood pressure. | Perform auscultated determination of blood pressure. | |
Adapt technique of auscultating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of auscultating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of auscultating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of auscultating blood pressure to patient situation. | |
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4.4.e Measure blood pressure by palpation. | S | S | S | S |
Describe the physiology of pulse points. | Describe the physiology of pulse points. | Describe the physiology of pulse points. | Describe the physiology of pulse points. | |
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a palpated blood pressure. | Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a palpated blood pressure. | Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a palpated blood pressure. | Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a palpated blood pressure. | |
Identify factors that may influence a palpated blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence a palpated blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence a palpated blood pressure. | Explain factors that may influence a palpated blood pressure. | |
Demonstrate palpated determination of blood pressure. | Demonstrate palpated determination of blood pressure. | Demonstrate palpated determination of blood pressure. | Demonstrate palpated determination of blood pressure. | |
Adapt technique of palpating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of palpating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of palpating blood pressure to patient situation. | Adapt technique of palpating blood pressure to patient situation. | |
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4.4.f Measure blood pressure with non-invasive blood pressure monitor. | N | C | C | C |
Explain rationale for measuring blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | Explain rationale for measuring blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | Explain rationale for measuring blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | ||
Describe techniques to obtain blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | Describe techniques to obtain blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | Describe techniques to obtain blood pressure with non-invasive monitor. | ||
Explain calculation and significance of Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure | Explain calculation and significance of Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure | |||
Distinguish normal and abnormal findings of blood pressure determined with non-invasive monitor. | Distinguish normal and abnormal findings of blood pressure determined with non-invasive monitor. | Distinguish normal and abnormal findings of blood pressure determined with non-invasive monitor. | ||
Perform blood pressure measurement using non-invasive monitor. | Perform blood pressure measurement using non-invasive monitor. | Perform blood pressure measurement using non-invasive monitor. | ||
Perform trouble shooting when using a non-invasive blood pressure monitor. | Perform trouble shooting when using a non-invasive blood pressure monitor. | Perform trouble shooting when using a non-invasive blood pressure monitor. | ||
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4.4.g Assess skin condition. | S | P | P | P |
List three parameters used to assess skin condition. | List the four parameters used to assess skin condition. | List the four parameters used to assess skin condition. | List the four parameters used to assess skin condition. | |
Identify the factors that affect skin temperature, colour and moisture. | Identify the factors that affect skin temperature, colour, moisture and turgor. | Identify the factors that affect skin temperature, colour, moisture and turgor. | Identify the factors that affect skin temperature, colour, moisture and turgor. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin colour. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin colour. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin colour. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin colour. | |
Identify how to assess skin colour changes in different races. | Identify how to assess skin colour changes in different races. | Describe how to assess skin colour changes in different races. | Describe how to assess skin colour changes in different races. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin temperature. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin temperature. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin temperature. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin temperature. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin condition. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin condition. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin condition. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin condition. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin turgor. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin turgor. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing skin turgor. | ||
Demonstrate assessment of skin condition utilizing three parameters. | Perform assessment of skin condition utilizing four parameters. | Perform assessment of skin condition utilizing four parameters. | Perform assessment of skin condition utilizing four parameters. | |
Adapt technique of skin assessment to patient age and race. | Adapt technique of skin assessment to patient age and race. | Adapt technique of skin assessment to patient age and race. | Adapt technique of skin assessment to patient age and race. | |
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4.4.h Assess pupils. | S | P | P | P |
List the three parameters used to assess pupils. | List the three parameters used to assess pupils. | List the three parameters used to assess pupils. | List the three parameters used to assess pupils. | |
Identify the cranial nerves that regulate eye movement and contraction. | Identify the cranial nerves that regulate eye movement and contraction. | Identify the cranial nerves that regulate eye movement and contraction. | ||
Identify conditions that affect pupil size, symmetry and reactivity. | Discuss conditions that affect pupil size, symmetry and reactivity. | Explain conditions that affect pupil size, symmetry and reactivity. | Explain conditions that affect pupil size, symmetry and reactivity. | |
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing pupils for size, symmetry and reactivity. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing pupils for size, symmetry and reactivity. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing pupils for size, symmetry and reactivity. | Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings when assessing pupils for size, symmetry and reactivity. | |
Demonstrate pupil assessment utilizing the three parameters. | Perform pupil assessment utilizing the three parameters. | Perform pupil assessment utilizing the three parameters. | Perform pupil assessment utilizing the three parameters. | |
Adapt technique of assessing pupils to patient situation. | Adapt technique of assessing pupils to patient situation. | Adapt technique of assessing pupils to patient situation. | Adapt technique of assessing pupils to patient situation. | |
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4.4.i Assess level of consciousness. | S | P | P | P |
List factors that affect patientÕs mental status. | Identify factors that affect patientÕs mental status. | Explain factors that affect patientÕs mental status. | Explain factors that affect patientÕs mental status. | |
Apply methods of assessing level of consciousness. | Apply methods of assessing level of consciousness. | Apply methods of assessing level of consciousness. | Apply methods of assessing level of consciousness. | |
Apply "Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive" (APVU) scale to mental status assessment. | Apply "Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive" (APVU) scale to mental status assessment. | Apply "Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive" (APVU) scale to mental status assessment. | ||
Apply the "Glasgow Coma Scale" (GCS) to mental status assessment. | Apply the "Glasgow Coma Scale" (GCS) to mental status assessment. | Apply the "Glasgow Coma Scale" (GCS) to mental status assessment. | ||
Demonstrate assessment of level of consciousness. | Perform assessment of level of consciousness. | Perform assessment of level of consciousness. | Perform assessment of level of consciousness. | |
Adapt technique of assessing level of consciousness to patient age. | Adapt technique of assessing level of consciousness to patient age. | Adapt technique of assessing level of consciousness to patient age. | Adapt technique of assessing level of consciousness to patient age. | |
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GENERAL COMPETENCY 4.5 Utilize diagnostic tests. | ||||
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
4.5.a Conduct oximetry testing and interpret findings. | N | C | C | C |
Identify the factors that affect accuracy of pulse oximeters. | Explain the factors that affect accuracy of pulse oximeters. | Explain the factors that affect accuracy of pulse oximeters. | ||
Describe the physiologic properties of oxygen. | Explain the physiologic properties of oxygen. | Explain the physiologic properties of oxygen. | ||
Describe the function of a pulse oximeter. | Describe the function of a pulse oximeter. | Describe the function of a pulse oximeter. | ||
Identify normal and abnormal findings when performing oximetry testing. | Describe oximetry waveforms. | Evaluate oximetry waveforms. | ||
Identify indications for oxygen administration relative to saturated oxygen values. | Infer indications for oxygen administration relative to saturated oxygen values. | Infer indications for oxygen administration relative to saturated oxygen values. | ||
Perform oximetry testing. | Perform oximetry testing. | Perform oximetry testing. | ||
Adapt technique of oximetry testing to patient age. | Adapt technique of oximetry testing to patient age. | Adapt technique of oximetry testing to patient age. | ||
4.5.b Conduct end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring and interpret findings. | N | A | C | C |
Differentiate between various end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. | Differentiate between various end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. | Differentiate between various end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. | ||
Explain factors that may limit the reliability of end-tidal carbon dioxide values. | Explain factors that may limit the reliability of end-tidal carbon dioxide values. | Explain factors that may limit the reliability of end-tidal carbon dioxide values. | ||
Explain the relationship of end-tidal carbon dioxide to arterial blood gas measurement of partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide. | Explain the relationship of end-tidal carbon dioxide to arterial blood gas measurement of partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide. | Explain the relationship of end-tidal carbon dioxide to arterial blood gas measurement of partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide. | ||
Differentiate between sidestream, microstream and mainstream end-tidal carbon dioxide. | Differentiate between sidestream, microstream and mainstream end-tidal carbon dioxide. | Differentiate between sidestream, microstream and mainstream end-tidal carbon dioxide. | ||
Describe capnographic waveforms. | Evaluate capnographic waveforms. | |||
Perform end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. | Perform end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. | |||
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4.5.c Conduct glucometric testing and interpret findings. | A | P | P | P |
Identify indications for glucometric testing. | Identify indications for glucometric testing. | Explain indications for glucometric testing. | Explain indications for glucometric testing. | |
Identify the factors that affect accuracy of glucometric testing. | Identify the factors that affect accuracy of glucometric testing. | Explain the factors that affect accuracy of glucometric testing. | Explain the factors that affect accuracy of glucometric testing. | |
Identify normal and abnormal findings when performing glucometric testing. | Identify normal and abnormal findings when performing glucometric testing. | Identify normal and abnormal findings when performing glucometric testing. | Identify normal and abnormal findings when performing glucometric testing. | |
Describe the physiologic mechanism of glucose. | Describe the physiologic mechanism of glucose. | Describe the physiologic mechanism of glucose. | ||
Describe the function of a glucometer. | Describe the function of a glucometer. | Describe the function of a glucometer. | ||
Perform glucometric testing. | Perform glucometric testing. | Perform glucometric testing. | ||
Adapt the techniques of glucometric testing to patient age. | Adapt the techniques of glucometric testing to patient age. | Adapt the techniques of glucometric testing to patient age. | ||
4.5.d Conduct peripheral venipuncture. | N | A | S | C |
Identify indications and rationale for performing peripheral venipuncture. | Discuss indications and rationale for performing peripheral venipuncture. | Discuss indications and rationale for performing peripheral venipuncture. | ||
Perform collection venous blood specimens. | Perform collection venous blood specimens. | |||
4.5.e Obtain arterial blood samples via radial artery puncture. | N | N | A | S |
Identify indications for and purpose of radial artery blood sampling. | Explain indications and rationale for performing radial artery puncture. | |||
Describe specific physical assessments to be performed prior to radial artery puncture. | Describe specific physical assessments to be performed prior to radial artery puncture. | |||
Demonstrate the collection of blood specimen by radial artery puncture. | ||||
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4.5.f Obtain arterial blood samples via arterial line access. | N | N | A | C |
Identify indications for and purpose of radial artery blood sampling. | Explain indications and rationale for collecting arterial blood specimens via arterial line access. | |||
Describe arterial blood specimen collection from an arterial line. | Describe arterial blood specimen collection from an arterial line. | |||
Perform collection of blood specimen from an arterial line, including safe maintenance of the arterial line during and following specimen collection. | ||||
4.5.g Conduct invasive core temperature monitoring and interpret findings. | N | X | A | C |
Differentiate between core and peripheral temperature monitoring. | Differentiate between core and peripheral temperature monitoring. | Differentiate between core and peripheral temperature monitoring. | ||
Explain indications and rationale for measuring core body temperature. | Explain indications and rationale for measuring core body temperature. | |||
Explain various means of measuring core body temperature. | Explain various means of measuring core body temperature. | |||
Perform measurement of core temperature using invasive method. | ||||
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4.5.h Conduct pulmonary artery catheter monitoring and interpret findings. | N | N | A | C |
Define "pulmonary artery catheter monitoring". | Define "pulmonary artery catheter monitoring". | |||
Identify normal pulmonary artery pressures. | Identify normal pulmonary artery pressures. | |||
Explain indications and rationale for use of pulmonary artery catheters. | Explain indications and rationale for use of pulmonary artery catheters. | |||
Explain the assessment and management of pulmonary artery catheters. | Explain the assessment and management of pulmonary artery catheters. | |||
Analyze waveforms. | ||||
Explain complications of pulmonary artery catheters, and their management. | ||||
Perform routine management of patients with pulmonary artery catheters. | ||||
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4.5.i Conduct central venous pressure monitoring and interpret findings. | N | N | A | C |
Define "central venous pressure". | Define "central venous pressure". | |||
Identify normal central venous pressure values. | Identify normal central venous pressure values. | |||
Explain indications and rationale for central venous pressure monitoring. | Explain indications and rationale for central venous pressure monitoring. | |||
Analyze waveforms. | ||||
Explain complications of central venous pressure monitoring, and their management. | ||||
Perform routine management of patients central venous pressure catheters. | ||||
4.5.j Central Venous Access | N | X | A | A |
Define "central venous catheterization" | Define "central venous catheterization" | Define "central venous catheterization" | ||
Discuss indications and rationale for performing central venous catheterization | Discuss indications and rationale for performing central venous catheterization | Discuss indications and rationale for performing central venous catheterization | ||
Identify types of central venous catheterization's and their specific uses | Identify types of central venous catheterization's and their specific uses | |||
Describe the proper procedure for conducting central venous catheterization | Describe the proper procedure for conducting central venous catheterization | |||
Indentify possible hazards and complications of central venous catheterization's | Indentify possible hazards and complications of central venous catheterization's | |||
4.5.k Conduct arterial line monitoring and interpret findings. | N | N | A | C |
Define "arterial pressure". | Define "arterial pressure". | |||
Identify normal arterial pressure values. | Identify normal arterial pressure values. | |||
Explain indications and rationale for arterial pressure monitoring. | Explain indications and rationale for arterial pressure monitoring. | |||
Analyze waveforms. | ||||
Describe the steps to be taken to ensure the accuracy of arterial pressure values. | ||||
Explain complications of arterial line monitoring, and their management. | ||||
Perform routine management of patients with indwelling arterial catheters. | ||||
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4.5.l Interpret laboratory data as specified in Appendix 6. | N | A | S | C |
Describe common laboratory tests. | Explain common laboratory tests. | Explain common laboratory tests. | ||
Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | ||
Describe implications of abnormal results. | Describe implications of abnormal results. | |||
Adapt care based on test results. | ||||
4.5.m Conduct 3-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and interpret findings. | N | P | P | P |
Explain the electro-physiologic principles of the heart, and cardiac conduction. | Explain the electro-physiologic principles of the heart, and cardiac conduction. | Explain the electro-physiologic principles of the heart, and cardiac conduction. | ||
Explain indications for ECG monitoring. | Explain indications for ECG monitoring. | Explain indications for ECG monitoring. | ||
Perform the technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG. | Perform the technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG. | Perform the technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG. | ||
Adapt technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | Adapt technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | Adapt technique of obtaining a 3-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | ||
Describe the principles of interpretation of cardiac rhythms. | Explain the principles of interpretation of cardiac rhythms. | Explain the principles of interpretation of cardiac rhythms. | ||
List possible causes of abnormal cardiac rhythms. | List possible causes of abnormal cardiac rhythms. | List possible causes of abnormal cardiac rhythms. | ||
Analyze cardiac rhythms. | Analyze cardiac rhythms. | Analyze cardiac rhythms. | ||
Identify potentially lethal cardiac rhythms. | Identify potentially lethal cardiac rhythms. | Identify potentially lethal cardiac rhythms. | ||
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4.5.n Obtain 12-lead electrocardiogram and interpret findings. | N | S | P | P |
Explain the difference between a 3-lead and a 12-lead ECG. | Explain the difference between a 3-lead and a 12-lead ECG. | Explain the difference between a 3-lead and a 12-lead ECG. | ||
Identify indications for use of a 12-lead ECG. | Identify indications for use of a 12-lead ECG. | Identify indications for use of a 12-lead ECG. | ||
Perform the technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG. | Perform the technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG. | Perform the technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG. | ||
Adapt technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | Adapt technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | Adapt technique of obtaining a 12-lead ECG to patient age and gender. | ||
Identify the steps involved in interpreting 12-lead ECGs, and ECGs obtained with additional leads. | Describe the steps involved in interpreting 12-lead ECGs, and ECGs obtained with additional leads. | Describe the steps involved in interpreting 12-lead ECGs, and ECGs obtained with additional leads. | ||
Identify indications for the use of additional leads. | Identify indications for the use of additional leads. | |||
Describe the technique of obtaining ECGs with additional leads. | Describe the technique of obtaining ECGs with additional leads. | |||
4.5.o Interpret radiological data. | N | X | A | P |
Describe common radiological data. | Explain common radiological data. | Explain common radiological data. | ||
Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | Differentiate normal from abnormal results. | ||
Describe implications of abnormal results. | Describe implications of abnormal results. | |||
Adapt care based on radiological data. | ||||
4.5.p Interpret data from CT, ultrasound and MRI. | N | X | A | A |
Describe common findings. | Describe common findings. | Describe common findings. | ||
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4.5.q Conduct urinalysis by macroscopic method. | N | A | S | C |
Identify indications and rationale for performing urinalysis. | Discuss indications and rationale for performing urinalysis. | Discuss indications and rationale for performing urinalysis. | ||
Identify common assessments associated with urinalysis by qualitative method. | Describe common assessments associated with urinalysis by qualitative method. | Describe common assessments associated with urinalysis by qualitative method. | ||
Obtain sample using appropriate technique. | Obtain sample using appropriate technique. | |||
Demonstrate urinalysis by macroscopic method. | Perform urinalysis by macroscopic method. | |||
Interpret findings associated with urinalysis by macroscopic method | Interpret findings associated with urinalysis by macroscopic method | |||
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