Training activity information
Details
Assess a patient for a generator change
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 history
- Referral pathways
- Indications for upgrade and down grade
- Device selection
- Drug history
- Communication skills
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Educating patient
- Indications for further investigation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform and interpret complex CIED follow up and effectively communicate results to patients and clinical staff as appropriate. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Apply specialist knowledge to programme and optimise CIEDs using evidence-based practice to ensure safe patient outcomes and enhance the quality of patient care. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Identify changes in patient conditions requiring escalation of findings to the relevant responsible person(s) and with reference to the patient pathways. |