Training activity information
Details
Adapt protocol and report to cater for heart failure
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
- Reference values
- History taking
- Diagnostic tests
- Referrals and information gaps
- Diseases and conditions
- Pathophysiology
- Machine settings, physical principles
- Image optimisation
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards
- Scope of practice
- Escalating care based on clinical findings
- Communication skills
- Echo calculations
- Artefacts
- Further imaging recommendations
- Health and safety considerations
- Multidisciplinary team decision making and working
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Acquire and interpret cardiac images for a range of normal and pathological conditions. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Explain imaging results to patients and other health care professionals. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Distinguish and justify actions based on clinical and ECG findings. |
| # 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. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Summarise complex information into a concise and logical reports for specialist and non-specialist audiences. |