Training activity information

Details

Conduct patient assessments, making use of appropriate healthcare technology based on referral and interview information, under supervision

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

  • Physical examination of patients
  • Specification of the healthcare technology required
  • Relationship between test measures and referral question, potential interventions, patient priorities and goal setting
  • Prioritisation and practicality of measurement strategy
  • Limitations of key measures
  • Quality assessment of measurements to optimise output and minimise artefacts

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders to inform and educate.

# 3 Outcome

Conduct a patient episode from referral to treatment including identification and prescription of healthcare technology.

# 4 Outcome

Explain the clinical impact of pathological processes and mechanisms and formulate appropriate measurement and intervention strategies for the condition.

# 5 Outcome

Appraise patient experiences, requirements and goals across specialist service areas.