Training activity information

Details

Assist and advise the clinical team with the prescription of therapy for a range of patients

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

  • Patient centred care and support
  • Communication with the multidisciplinary team, patient and relatives
  • Vital signs/blood pressure
  • Electrolyte levels/acid base balance
  • Waste products/poisons levels
  • Anticoagulation monitoring
  • Fluid balance
  • Risk management
  • Continuous monitoring

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome

Prescribe therapies for clinical scenarios related to renal replacement therapies.

# 4 Outcome

Evaluate and manage risk to practice safely in all elements of patient care.

# 5 Outcome

Describe the renal replacement therapy modalities, with reference to patient needs.

# 6 Outcome

Identify appropriate anticoagulation techniques, with reference to patient needs.