Basic Procedures

PGY4

PGY 5

PGY 6

History

X

X

X

Physical Exam

X

X

X

Interpretation of laboratory studies

X

X

X

The following advanced proceduers may be done by PGY 4/5/6 FELLOWS in HEMATOLOGY & MEDICAL ONCOLOGY:

PGY4

PGY 5

PGY 6

Bone marrow aspirates as well as interpretation of bone marrow biopsies

X

X

X

Intrathecal Chemotherapy Administration

X

X

X

Porta-Cath access

X

X

X

Ommya access

X

X

X

Thoracentesis

X

X

X

Paracentesis

X

X

X

Placement of peripheral intravenous access devices

Interpretation of basic x-ray studies

X

X

X

    a. Chest

X

X

X

    b. Abdomen

X

X

X

    c. Skull

X

X

X

    d. Extremities

X

X

X

Basic interpretation of CT studies

    a. Chest

X

X

X

    b. Abdomen

X

X

X

    c. Pelvis

X

X

X

    d. Brain

X

X

X

Complete blood count, including platelets and white cell differential, by means of automated or manual techniques, with appropriate quality control

X

X

X

Interpretation of blood smears

X

X

X

Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses and hematomas

X

X

X

Administration of intravenous chemotherapy

X

X

X

Administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

X

X

X

Use of chemotherapeutic agents and biological products through all therapeutic routes

X

X

X

Serial measurement of tumor masses

X

X

X

Writing of chemotherapy orders

X

X

X

Hematology consultation

X

X

X

Oncology consultations

X

X

X

All other procedures require direct or personal supervision. It is understood that emergent procedures may require performance by whatever personnel are available.