5. Perform general procedures (linked roles: EXP, COM, COL, LEA, PRO)
| EPA | 5.1 | Understand and explain the anatomy and physiology, indications and contraindications, risks and benefits, alternatives and potential complications of the procedure |
| EPA | 5.2 | Obtain informed consent: communicate the information to the patient and the family or proxy, seek an agreed/shared decision and document it in the file |
| EPA | 5.3 | Demonstrate the technical (motor) skills required for the procedure |
| EPA | 5.4 | Observe principles of asepsis and maximize patient safety during procedure |
| EPA | 5.5 | Manage common post-procedure complications |
Specific procedures that must be mastered by the student by the end of the curriculum Students are expected to perform the procedures below with real patients, except for some specific procedures that should be learnt and performed as simulations (marked with italics)
| EPA 5 | a. | Measuring and interpreting body temperature |
| EPA 5 | b. | Intravenous injection and cannulation, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection |
| EPA 5 | c. | Insertion of a peripheral intravenous line, planning and managing parenteral administration of drugs |
| EPA 5 | d. | Pre-operative preparation of surgical field for minor surgery; asepsis and antisepsis |
| EPA 5 | e. | Local skin anaesthesia |
| EPA 5 | f. | Wound cleaning, application and removal of sutures |
| EPA 5 | g. | Application of bandages and dressings |
| EPA 5 | h. | Simple spirometry, measurement of peak expiratory flow |
| EPA 5 | i. | Arterial puncture for blood gas analysis |
| EPA 5 | j. | Instruction of the patient in the use of metered dose inhalers, spacers and nebulizers |
| EPA 5 | k. | Taking a throat swab and performing a rapid streptococcal test |
| EPA 5 | l. | Ear irrigation |
| EPA 5 | m. | Removal of a foreign body from the cornea |
| EPA 5 | n. | Urethral catheterization |
| EPA 5 | o. | Performance and interpretation of a urine stick test |
| EPA 5 | p. | Preparation and examination of urinary sediment |
| EPA 5 | q. | Performance and interpretation of an ECG |
| EPA 5 | r. | Performance and interpretation of a pregnancy test |
| EPA 5 | s. | Assisting in the delivery of a baby |
| EPA 5 | t. | Clamping of umbilical cord / separating placenta from child |
| EPA 5 | u. | Nasogastric intubation |
| EPA 5 | v. | Lumbar puncture |