While it is unlikely that you will become independent in all of the 65 procedures listed in the CFPC procedure document, it is expected that you be competent with a general approach to procedures. By the end of your residency you should know how to perform the following:
Skin procedures
Abscess incision and drainage
Laceration repair
Skin biopsy
Excision of dermal lesion
Cryotherapy of skin lesions
Musculoskeletal Procedures
Aspiration and injection, knee
Aspiration and injection, shoulder
Aspiration and injection other
Application of cast or splint
Reduction of shoulder
Reduction of dislocated radial head
Women’s Health Procedures
Insertion of intrauterine device
Endometrial biopsy
Obstetrical Procedures
Normal vaginal delivery
Episiotomy and repair
Resuscitation Procedures
Oral airway insertion
Bag-and-mask ventilation
Chest compressions (all ages)
Endotrachial intubation
Cardiac defibrillation
Central line insertion
| Types of Procedures |
Clinical Rotations (click for rotation objectives) |
| Outpatient |
FMU-Focus on Procedure skills (FMU in general) Rural rotations |
| Obstetrical | |
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Emergency |
Rural Rotations
Intensive Care, Adult (Acute care Selective) |
EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR PROCEDURE VIDEOS:
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NEJM Videos in Clinical medicine
http://www.nejm.org/multimedia/medical-videos