Training activity information
Details
Attend a conference with external participants focusing on your specialty, Healthcare Science or wider healthcare; share your learning from the event
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Responsibility to share knowledge
- Evaluating success and sharing good practice
- Evidence based practice
- Critical appraisal
- Reflective practice
- Continuous improvement
- Continued professional development
- Effective communication
- The contribution of Healthcare Scientists and other professional groups to patient care
- Leading change
- Culture and values
- Patient centred care and support
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What conferences are relevant to your specialty or Healthcare Science?
- What specific topics or presentations are you most interested in attending?
- How will you capture key learning points and insights during the conference?
- What methods will you use to share your learning with others effectively?
In action
- As you attend different sessions, are you actively considering how the information presented relates to your own practice and learning needs?
- Are you consciously noting down key insights and potential actions or further questions that arise during the conference?
- As you prepare to share your learning, are you thinking about the most effective way to communicate the key takeaways to your intended audience?
On action
- What were the key themes and developments presented at the conference? Which presentations or sessions did you find most informative or impactful? How did you share your learning from the event with colleagues?
- How effective were you at identifying and absorbing key information from the conference? How well did you synthesise and communicate your learning to others? What does this tell you about your ability to engage with and learn from the wider scientific community?
- How will you apply the knowledge and insights gained from the conference to your practice? How will you continue to engage with conferences and other learning opportunities? What strategies will you use to effectively share learning from external events with your department?
Beyond action
- Have you attended other conferences or learning events since this one? How has your approach to engaging with and disseminating information from these events developed?
- How did this conference broaden your understanding of contemporary issues and advancements in your field or the wider healthcare landscape?
- How will you continue to engage with external learning opportunities and share knowledge throughout your future career?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Appraise and reflect on all elements of practice, identify areas for improvement and personal development. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, identify the needs of the intended audience and employ appropriate methods to meet those needs. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Summarise the role and responsibilities of healthcare scientists in providing and upholding high quality patient centred care. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Identify stakeholders involved with and affected by their practice and work with stakeholders to provide high quality patient centred care. |
| # 12 |
Outcome
Discuss contemporary issues affecting health and healthcare in the context of their practice and the wider health environment. |
| # 13 |
Outcome
Critically evaluate the impact of developments and innovation in healthcare on current and future practice and patient care. |