PGY 3, 4, 5 or 6 Child Neurology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:

Child Neurology Residency Program

PGY3

PGY4

PGY5

PGY6

History

X

X

X

X

General Physical exam

X

X

X

X

Neurological exam

X

X

X

X

Rectal examination

X

X

X

X

Interpretation of laboratory studies

X

X

X

X

Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation

X

X

X

X

Venapuncture

X

X

X

X

Arterial Puncture

X

X

X

X

NG tube placement

X

X

X

X

Lumbar puncture

X

X

X

X

Administration of IV fluids and IV medications

X

X

X

X

Interpretation of cranial CT, MRI and angiograms

X

X

X

X

Interpretation of EEG

X

X

X

X

Interpretation of EMG

 

X

X

X

Tensilon testing

 

 

 

X

Apnea testing for brain death

 

X

X

X

All other procedures are performed under direct supervision of a faculty member.

 

 

 

 

 

May 26, 2022