Training activity information
Details
Extend protocol and report to cater for 3D left ventricular (LV) volumes.
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- 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 imaging recommendations
- Health and safety considerations
- Multidisciplinary team decision making and working
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. |