Training activity information

Details

Follow the life cycle for a piece of equipment in routine use, and reflect on the journey

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

  • Consider the life cycle from purchasing and commissioning through to daily use, including maintenance, calibration, updates, consumables, documentation and decommissioning

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of Clinical Engineering to patient care.

# 2 Outcome

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical Engineering.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of Clinical Engineering.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Engineering with other specialties.