Training activity information

Details

Discuss results of a normal echo with a patient

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 centred care and support
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Limitations of diagnostic test
  • Communication skills
  • Local, national and international guidelines
  • Patient pathways
  • Multidisciplinary team working
  • Scope of practice
  • Decision making protocols

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Explain imaging results to patients and other health care professionals.

# 8 Outcome

Evaluate cardiac care pathways.