Training activity information
Details
Shadow a Consultant Cardiologist interpreting a 12-lead ECG recording for a patient in an outpatient cardiology (arrhythmia/palpitations) clinic 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
- The application of a structured approach when reviewing an ECG rhythm strip recording
- Multidisciplinary working and responsibilities
- Scope of practice
- Quality of recording
- Patient communication
- Patient experience
- The requirements to deliver patient centred care and support
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of ECG to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary teams working with ECGs. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of multidisciplinary teams working with ECGs. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice and application of ECG across specialties. |