Patient Care Technician

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Name *

Last 4 digits of SSN *

Phone *

Email *

Proficiency Scale

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

Obtaining and Recording

BP, including Orthostatic *

Vital Signs and Weights *

Administering an Enema *

Applying Ted Hose *

Assessing Respirations *

Assisting with Ambulation *

Assist with Dressing *

Colostomy Care *

Denture Care *

EKG *

Incentive Spirometer *

Isolation Techniques *

Making an Unoccupied Bed *

Making an Occupied Bed *

Massaging *

Measuring Height *

Moving the Patient *

Measuring Intake and Output *

Mouth Care *

Perineal Care *

Phlebotomy *

Placing Restraints *

Postmortem Care *

Positioning the Patient *

Range of Motion *

Sterile Technique *

Transferring the Client *

Universal Precautions *

Using a Mechanical Lift *

Recognizing Cardiac Arrest *

Activating Code Team *

Bringing Emergency Equipment to Room *

Providing Appropriate Code Support *

GI/GU *

Report Abnormal Findings *

Bowel Function *

Bladder Function *

Placing and Removing Bed Pan *

Clamping Catheter *

Emptying Foley Bag *

Placing Condom Catheter *

Emptying and Replacing Ostomy Bag (Established Ostomy) *

Assessing Pulse

Apical *

Radial *

Assessing Temperature

Axillary *

Oral *

Rectal *

Tympanic *

Medication Administration

Buccal *

Oral *

Rectal *

Topical *

Vaginal *

Weighing the Client

Chair *

Bed *

Sliding Scale *

Use of Electronic VS Equipment

Automatic BP machine (Dynamap) *

Electronic Thermometer *

Applying Oximeter *

Administering Edemas

Tap Water *

Fleets *

Nutrition

Return Flow *

Estimating Intake *

Setting up for Meals *

Feeding Patients *

Aspiration Precautions *

Nourishments *

Counting Calories *

Fluid Restriction *

NPO *

Specimens

Collecting Stool *

Collecting Sputum *

Labeling Specimens and Preparing for Transport *

Collecting Urine

Clean catch *

24 hour *

Hygiene/Skin

Risk Factors for Skin Breakdown *

Observing Pressure Points for Redness or Breakdown *

Bathing/Daisy Hygiene

Bathing (Shower/Tub/Arjo) *

Oral Care, including Patients who are NPO, Comatose *

Pen Care *

Foot Care for Patients with Impaired Circulation or Sensation *

Incontinence Care *

Shaving and Precautions *

Reducing Pressure and Friction *

Use of Pressure and Friction Reduction Services

Special Beds/Mattresses *

Heels and Elbow Protection *

Foot Cradles *

Use of Shower Chair *

Use of Bath/Shower Boat *

Infection Control

Reverse Isolation *

Body Substance Isolation *

TB Precautions *

MRSA Precautions *

Hand washing *

Infectious/Hazardous Waste Disposal *

Supply/Equipment Disposal *

Use of Disposable Thermometer *

Use of CPR Mask/Bag *

Proper Use of Specific Barrier, Methods

Gloves *

Gown *

Mask/Goggles *

Safety and Activity

Determining Patient ID *

Identifying Safety Hazards *

Determining Need for Additional Help *

Assessing Safety and ADL Needs *

Recognizing Abuse: Substance, Physical, Emotional etc *

Maintaining clean, orderly work area *

Disposing of Sharps *

Handling hazardous materials *

Proper body mechanics *

ROM Exercises *

Transferring to bed, WC, Commode etc *

Turning and positioning *

Patient Safety Module *

Reporting Broken Equipment *

Responding to Safety Hazards *

Use of HoyerLift (Dextra/Maxi) *

Bed Operation *

Use of Wheel Locks *

Use of Alarms: Bed, Patient, Unit *

Use of Call Light *

Documenting Use of Restraints *

Use of Transfer Belt *

Use of Gait Belt for Ambulation *

Use of Seizure Pads *

Application of Restraints

Belt including seat belt *

Wrist/Ankle *

Vest *

Age Specific Competencies

Newborn (birth to 30 days) *

Infant (31 days to 1 year) *

Toddler (ages 2-3 years) *

Preschooler (ages 4-5 years) *

Childhood (ages 6-12 years) *

Adolescents (ages 13-21 years) *

Young Adults (ages 22-39 years) *

Adults (ages 40-64 years) *

Older Adults (ages 65-79 years) *

Elderly (ages 80+ years) *

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