Clinical skills
patient assessment (vital signs, medical history)
wound care and dressing
administering medications (oral, iv, injections)
phlebotomy and iv insertion
catheterization and tube feeding
ecg monitoring
assisting in surgeries and emergency procedures
pain management
infection control protocols
2. Technical skills
operating medical equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps)
using electronic health records (ehr) systems
charting and documentation
3. Patient care
patient education and health promotion
family and caregiver support
palliative and home based care
patient advocacy