Training activity information
Details
Extend protocol and report to cater for valve interventions.
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- Reference values
- History taking
- Diagnostic tests
- Referrals and information gaps
- Diseases and conditions
- Pathophysiology
- Machine settings and physical principles
- Image optimisation
- Local, BSE and international guidelines and standards
- Scope of practice
- Escalating care based on clinical findings
- Communication skills
- Echo calculations
- Artefacts
- Further diagnostic and imaging recommendations
- Health and safety considerations
- Multidisciplinary team decision making and working
- Replacement/surgical interventions
- Types of procedures
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Acquire and interpret cardiac images for a range of normal and pathological conditions. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Explain imaging results to patients and other health care professionals. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Distinguish and justify actions based on clinical and ECG findings. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Appraise new guidelines and evidence to inform practice. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Demonstrate safe practice in line with local, British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), national and international guidelines, and standards. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Assess and evaluate a patient’s clinical presentation and make recommendations for cardiac imaging. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Evaluate cardiac care pathways. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Summarise complex information into concise and logical reports for specialist and non-specialist audiences. |