KEY LEARNING COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE OUTCOMES 1,2 Prepare the environment, set up Range of equipment used, relative merits Evidence from DOPS on and calibrate equipment ready for and principles of measurement. performing spirometry spirometry and oxygen saturation Requirements for the investigation measurement. environment to ensure privacy, dignity Accompanied by evidence and comfort of the patient. from Questioning (written / Recognition of the errors or potential risks verbal) of using defective equipment in clinical practice and the implications of use. Annotated Spirometry report Identification of common faults and and appropriately censored remedial action. printout of recording Current safety standards, including safety testing and routine maintenance. Preparation and calibration of equipment. Manufacturers and protocols for equipment used. 1,2 Evaluate the technical quality of How to identify recordings/measurements recordings/measurements for that are sub-standard. spirometry and oxygen saturation When and how to refer to senior measurement. colleagues KEY LEARNING COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE OUTCOMES
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 1,2 Prepare the environment, set up and calibrate equipment ready for spirometry and oxygen saturation measurement. Range of equipment used, relative merits and principles of measurement. Requirements for the investigation environment to ensure privacy, dignity and comfort of the patient. Recognition of the errors or potential risks of using defective equipment in clinical practice and the implications of use. Identification of common faults and remedial action. Current safety standards, including safety testing and routine maintenance. Preparation and calibration of equipment. Manufacturers and protocols for equipment used. Evidence from DOPS on performing spirometry Accompanied by evidence from Questioning (written / verbal) Annotated Spirometry report and appropriately censored printout of recording 1,2 Evaluate the technical quality of recordings/measurements for spirometry and oxygen saturation measurement. How to identify recordings/measurements that are sub-standard. When and how to refer to senior colleagues KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE
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