Training activity: 3

Details

Attend and observe the following specialist diagnostic audiology clinics and reflect on the clinics:

• Adult
• Diagnostic ENT
• Newborn hearing screening
• Paediatric
• Vestibular

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Consider elements of the clinic, such as:
  • Patient and referral pathways
  • Procedures and care management
  • Patient-centered care
  • Communication with patients and carers
  • Scope of practice of the clinicians
  • National and local guidelines and standards
  • Adjustments for communication.
  • Application of patient-centered principles

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Audiology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Audiology.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Audiology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Audiology with other specialties.