Training activity: 9

Details

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

• Adults
• Paediatrics
• 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

Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.

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

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Audiology to patient care.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Audiology.
# 5	Outcome Review the effect of legislation in Audiology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Audiology with other specialties.