Training activity: 3

Details

Assess and manage patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss

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

• Local and national guidelines and international best practice
• Principles of patient-centred care
• Use of interpreters
• Impressions for anatomically abnormal ears
• Modifications to hearing aid and earmould fitting
• Counselling and setting of expectations
• Referral for implantable devices assessment
• Medical referral and awareness of medical or surgical management options

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Use a range of tests to safely assess the extent and nature of auditory problems in adults, including those with complex aetiologies, complex audiological configurations and comorbidities.
# 2	Outcome Apply shared decision-making to develop an individualised management plan and counselling for adults with hearing loss and other auditory difficulties, taking into account differing cultural and social attitudes to hearing care.
# 3	Outcome Evaluate individual patient outcomes and safely manage a range of routine and complex hearing losses.
# 4	Outcome Practice within their own personal and professional scope, identifying where onward referral is appropriate.