Elements and Performance Criteria
- Observe client's vital signs
- Conduct screening physical examination according to local legislative guidelines
- Conduct screening examination when needed to ensure client safety and elicit signs of disease
- Identify areas of investigation
- Organise examination
- Communicate examination procedures to client
- Conduct examination using appropriate techniques, equipment and supplies
- Conduct examination according to clinic guidelines, local regulation and legislative requirements
- Make a screening assessment and refer for further examination
- Monitor and record findings
- Discuss outcomes of referral with the client