Training activity information
Details
Assess a patient and analyse their presenting clinical symptoms and recommend the relevant diagnostic test
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
- Patient centred care and support
- Indications and contraindications for echo
- Communication skills
- Alternative diagnostic tests
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Limitations of diagnostic tests
- Triaging patients
- Adapting for patient needs e.g. mental health, learning disability, dementia, age, language, culture etc.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Appraise new guidelines and evidence to inform practice. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Demonstrate safe practice in line with local, national and international guidelines and standards. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Assess and evaluate a patient’s clinical presentation and make recommendations for cardiac imaging. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Evaluate cardiac care pathways. |