Training activity information
Details
Perform and interpret a normal echo
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Patient centred care and support
- Anatomy and physiology
- Machine settings and physical principles
- Normal reference values
- Image optimisation
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards
- Patient centred care and support
- Patient history
- Scope of practice
- Communication skills
- Echo calculations
- Artefacts
- Health and safety considerations
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Acquire and interpret cardiac images for a range of normal and pathological conditions. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply knowledge of health and safety principles to maintain own and patient safety. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Demonstrate safe practice in line with local, national and international guidelines and standards. |