Training activity information
Details
Safely perform and interpret the following diagnostic tests on school-age children without complex needs and document the results:
- Otoscopy
- Play audiometry
- Pure tone audiometry
- Tympanometry
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- Explanation of tests and gaining consent
- Contraindications to testing
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Consent
- Adapting to different patient needs
- Local and national guidelines and international best practice
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Assess hearing function in school age children and assist in the hearing assessment of infants and pre-school children using a range of standard diagnostic tests. |