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Practical skills

Appendix 2

The ability to perform general clinical examination of organ systems, including digital rectal and vaginal examinations

Proficient use of the following:

·           Auriscope.

·           Ophthalmoscope

·           Sphygmomanometer

·           Stethoscope

·           Foetal stethoscope and/or ‘Sonicaid’

·           Patella hammer

·           Thermometer

·           Tuning fork.

·           Visual acuity and colour tests

·           Proctoscope

·           Vaginal speculum

Proficiency in the following:

·           Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including use of a defibrillator

·           Controlling a haemorrhage

·           Venepuncture

·           Giving intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal injections including via a syringe driver

·           Performing and interpreting an electrocardiogram

·           Performing basic respiratory function tests

·           Administering oxygen safely

·           Use of a nebuliser

·           Near patient testing e.g. urinalysis

·           Removal of ear wax

·           Passing a urinary catheter

·           Performing a cervical smear

·           Collecting other relevant samples including endocervical or per-nasal swabs

·           Suturing a wound

·           Minor surgical procedures e.g. cryotherapy, joint injection and aspiration, and surgical excisions as appropriate for approved practitioners, and including referral of relevant samples for histology 

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