Training activity information
Details
Develop, discuss and amend with a family an individual management plan for hearing-impaired children in each of the following age groups:
- School age child, including those with complex needs
- Pre-school child, without complex needs
- Infant
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
- Principles of patient-centred care and support
- Sharing the news
- Informed choice and shared decision making
- Differing cultural and social attitudes to hearing care
- Impact of intervention vs. no intervention
- Role of the National Deaf Children’s Society and other family centred organisations
- Importance of bimodal communication to some families
- Educational and social aspects.
- Appropriate communication with parents/guardian
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Discuss test results with parents/guardian and patients in an appropriate and sensitive manner, taking into account differing cultural and social attitudes to hearing care. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Develop individualised management plans for children who have a hearing loss. |