PGY 4 or 5 Medicine-Rheumatology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:

 

PGY4

PGY5

Differential Diagnosis:

Clinical History

X

X

Physical Examination

X

X

Interpretation of lab studies

X

X

Interpretation of Basic x-ray Studies (Skull, Spine, Chest, Abdomen, Extremities)

X

X

Additional Specific Skills

Intra-arterial Puncture or Catheterization

X

X

Bladder Catheterization

X

X

I&D of Superficial Abscesses & Hematomas

X

X

Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases

X

X

Introduction of NG Tubes

X

X

Identification of Joint Crystals

X

X

Interpretation of Musculoskeletal Imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, DXA)

X

X

Joint Aspirations

X

X

Joint Injections

X

X

Bursa/Soft Tissue Injections

X

X

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

 

May 26, 2022