Training activity: 8

Details

Shadow three of the following healthcare professionals and reflect on their roles:

• Audiovestibular physician
• Speech and language therapist
• Teacher of the deaf
• Psychologist
• Paediatrician
• Physiotherapist
• Hearing therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Neurologist

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 their role, such as:
  • How the role of the healthcare professional impacts on the patient’s quality of life
  • Specialist skills and patient assessments and decision making
  • Patient and referral pathways
  • Method of patient engagement
  • History taking and recording
  • Patient experience
  • 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.
# 4	Outcome Examine the impact of innovation in Audiology.
# 5	Outcome Review the effect of legislation in Audiology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Audiology with other specialties.