Training activity information
Details
Deliver training on ultrasound principles and safety
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
- Ultrasound physics and ultrasound safety
- Adapting communication for the audience
- Use of alternative modalities for sensitive tissues
- National/international guidelines on ultrasound safety
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What does success look like for delivering training on ultrasound principles and safety?
- What constitutes an effective training session? How will you know if your audience has understood the key principles and safety aspects? What specific topics must be covered?
- Discuss with your Training Officer to gain clarity on the audience’s background, the expected length of the training, and any specific learning objectives they have for the session.
- What is your prior experience of delivering training or presenting complex information?
- Think about what you already know regarding adult learning principles, presentation techniques, or simplified explanations of complex physics concepts. Have you previously given presentations or taught colleagues?
- Consider possible challenges you might face during the training e.g., audience engagement, complex questions, technical issues and think about how you might handle them. For example, how will you adapt your delivery if the audience seems to be struggling with a concept?
- Recognise the scope of your own practice for this activity. When would you need to seek advice or help, and from whom e.g., a colleague with training experience, your Training Officer for content validation? What level of detail is appropriate for your specific audience?
- Are you confident in your public speaking or your ability to simplify complex topics, or do you feel nervous?
- Consider the specific skills you want to develop, drawing upon previous experiences with communication or education. Are you aiming to improve your ability to explain concepts clearly, manage questions, or tailor content to different audiences?
- Identify the specific insights you hope to gain from engaging with this activity. For example, do you want to understand which ultrasound principles are most challenging for clinical staff to grasp, or how to better articulate the importance of safety measures?
- What additional considerations do you need to make before delivering the training?
- Consult any actions identified following previous experiences with presentations or educational activities. Did you previously note a need to improve your slide design or practice your delivery?
- Identify important information you need to consider before embarking on the training, such as the specific needs of your audience, the available resources e.g., projector, whiteboard, and any recent updates in ultrasound safety guidelines.
In action
- During the training delivery, is anything unexpected occur?
- Has a participant asked a question you hadn’t prepared for or that went beyond the expected scope?
- Has a piece of equipment malfunctioned, or a demonstration not gone as planned?
- Are you noticing a significant lack of understanding on a core concept from the audience that you haven’t anticipated?
- How is this training session comparing to any previous experiences you’ve had delivering presentations or training?
- How are you reacting to the unexpected development during the training?
- Are you immediately adjusting your explanation or providing an impromptu example to address a challenging question or concept?
- How are you maintaining composure and confidence if the equipment is failing or a demonstration is going awry?
- Do you need to change the pacing or focus of your training session on the spot to better meet the audience’s needs?
- Is the unexpected event impacting your ability to deliver the training independently and effectively?
- What is the conclusion or outcome of your in-action adaptation?
- Are you ensuring that your improvised responses or adjustments are still within your scope of practice as a trainer?
- What are you learning about effective communication or problem-solving in real-time during the training session?
- Are you still able to achieve the core learning objectives of the training despite the unexpected elements?
On action
- What happened during the training delivery?
- Summarise the key points of the training session you delivered, including the specific ultrasound principles and safety topics covered.
- Describe any interactions that felt important, such as engaging questions from participants, or any unexpected developments like equipment malfunction or a demonstration not going as planned.
- How did you feel while delivering the training, especially when adapting your approach or responding to audience questions?
- How has this experience contributed to your developing practice in delivering training?
- What strengths did you demonstrate in communicating complex ultrasound principles, managing audience engagement, or adapting your presentation to unexpected scenarios?
- What skills or knowledge gaps were evident, perhaps in explaining certain advanced concepts, managing difficult questions, or maintaining confidence under pressure?
- Compare this training session against previous experiences; has your ability to deliver training effectively improved?
- Did you encounter challenges in maintaining participant understanding or addressing misconceptions? How did you react, and were you able to overcome them?
- Did you ensure that all information provided was within your scope of practice and aligned with accepted ultrasound principles and safety guidelines?
- Did you feel positive that you could reach a successful conclusion despite any unexpected developments?
- What will you take from this experience moving forward in your role as a trainer?
- What specific actions will you take to enhance your training delivery skills, such as refining your explanations of complex topics like advanced B-mode ultrasound scanning or Doppler measurements?
- Will you adjust your preparation methods to anticipate a wider range of questions or potential technical issues?
- Has anything changed in terms of how you would approach future training sessions or how you would handle an unexpected event?
- Do you need to practice any aspect of training delivery further, such as providing advice on ultrasound scanner repair or using an in-house phantom for training?
Beyond action
- Have you revisited previous experiences of delivering training on ultrasound principles and safety?
- Considering your ‘reflect-before-action’ planning for previous training sessions, how have your strategies for anticipating audience questions, preparing clear explanations for advanced B-mode ultrasound scanning or Doppler measurements, or managing technical demonstrations evolved?
- Review your ‘reflect-in-action’ notes from past training deliveries. How have your abilities to adapt to unexpected questions, manage a challenging audience, or troubleshoot technical issues in real-time improved, leading to more consistent positive conclusions?
- Based on your ‘reflect-on-action’ reflections, what developmental actions did you identify for improving your training delivery skills, such as refining your communication of complex physics, enhancing engagement, or building confidence? Have you implemented these actions, and are you now more proficient at delivering comprehensive and engaging training? For example, have you practiced using an in-house phantom for training?
- Engage in professional storytelling with a senior colleague about a particularly successful or challenging training session. How has the mutual exchange of experiences transformed your perspective on effective training methodologies or solidified your understanding of the audience’s needs?
- How have these aggregated training experiences impacted your current practice as a trainer?
- How will the cumulative learning from delivering multiple training sessions support you in preparing for observed assessments?
- How has your overall practice in delivering training to other clinical or non-clinical staff developed and evolved over time, including your awareness of when a topic or question might be beyond your immediate scope of expertise, such as providing advice on ultrasound scanner repair?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 6 |
Outcome
Deliver training to other clinical or non-clinical staff about principles of ultrasound and ultrasound safety. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Critically appraise the clinical application of emerging ultrasound techniques. |