Table 3.
Procedural skills required to be completed according to status and program level as determined by the consensus of focus group
| Procedure status | Minimum residency level | Number required |
|---|---|---|
| 1- Peritoneal paracentesis | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2 | 12 |
| 2- Pleural paracentesis | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2 | 12 |
| 3- Urethral catheterization | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Independently performed | PGY 1 | 10 |
| 4- Lumbar puncture | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 6 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2 | 6 |
| 5- CVP/Jo cath - femoral vein | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
| 6- CVP-internal jugular vein | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
| 7- CVP-subclavian vein | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
| 8- Jo Cath- internal jugular vein | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 5 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
| 9- Temporary pace maker placement | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 2 | 3 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 2 |
| Independently performed | - | 0 |
| 10- Arterial line placement | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 2 | 3 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
| 11- Arterial blood gases | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Independently performed | PGY 1 | 20 |
| 12- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 8 |
| Independently performed | PGY 1 | 10 |
| 13- Bone marrow aspiration | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 11/2 | 5 |
| Independently performed | PGY 12 | 6 |
| 14- Joint aspiration | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 2 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2/3 | 3 |
| Independently performed | PGY 4 | 2 |
| 15- Chest intubation | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | PGY 3 | 3 |
| 16- Endotracheal intubation | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1 | 5 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 1/2 | 5 |
| Independently performed | PGY 2 | 5 |
| 17- Swan ganz catheterization | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
| Assistant status | PGY 2 | 2 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 2 |
| Independently performed | - | 0 |
| 18- Pericardial paracentesis | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
| Assistant status | PGY 1/2 | 3 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 1 |
| Independently performed | - | 0 |
| 19- Pleural biopsy | ||
| Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
| Assistant status | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
| Independently performed | - | 1 |