Training activity information
Details
Gain informed consent.
Considerations
- The importance of explaining the procedure to the patient and gaining informed consent.
- The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
- Clinical indications for and contraindications to cardiac ultrasound imaging.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | 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. |