Procedural Competencies for Graduating Medical Students*
1. Arterial puncture
2. Demonstrate proper use of an inhaler/ peak flow meter instruction and interpretation
3. EKG lead placement
4. Injection: intradermal
5. Injection: intramuscular
6. Injection: subcutaneous
7. Inserting a Foley catheter, male patient
8. Inserting a Foley catheter, female patient
9. Inserting an intravenous catheter
10. Inserting a nasogastric tube
11. Lumbar puncture
12. Manage an airway, including endotracheal intubation
13. Obtaining informed consent
14. Skin suturing/ removal of sutures
15. Venipuncture
*The competencies listed represent only a subset of all technical skills and procedures required for graduation. Those that are requirements in courses or clerkships are listed separately among those learning objectives.
Approved by CCIA 05 January 11
Approved by College Executive Cmt 15 June 11