Training activity information
Details
Shadow a Clinical Engineer, and reflect on their role
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
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Consider the role of Clinical Engineers in the development and strategic management of services
- Appreciate the skills required to communicate and sharing knowledge with the multidisciplinary team
- Consider how Clinical Engineers maintain their skills through continuing professional development
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. |