Training activity information
Details
Make prescriptive recommendations and/or programming changes based on device follow up and patient presentation:
- Pacemaker
- ICD
- CRT
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 communication
- Patient centred care and support
- Patient history
- Medications and other treatment options
- Arrhythmia management
- Prognosis and treatment
- Evidence based decision making
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Documentation and record keeping
- Patient pathways and referrals
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform and interpret complex CIED follow up and effectively communicate results to patients and clinical staff as appropriate. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Critically appraise current literature/research studies that address the issues of the diagnosis and management of cardiac rhythm disorders, incorporating evidence-based practice. |