Training activity: 7 (SPS121) — Echocardiography Training Programme | Curriculum Library

Explain the full procedure to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure.

The pathophysiology of the heart and the appropriate choice of procedure, considering the findings from the history and clinical examination.
Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures.
Requirements for patient compliance with procedures, including pre- test instructions.
Risks and benefits of undertaking the procedure.
The information needs of patients pre, during and post procedure.
The authority level for provision of information to patients.

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the left ventricle.
# 2	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected mitral valve disease.
# 3	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected aortic valve disease.
# 4	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the right ventricle.
# 5	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected infective endocarditis, pericardial effusion and cardiac masses.
# 6	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on adult patients with congenital heart disease.
# 7	Outcome Perform an appropriate transthoracic echocardiographic study in a critically unwell patient and identify any significant clinical findings.

Training activity: 7