Training activity: 2

Details

Obtain a history and perform appropriate clinical examination for patients attending for upper limb nerve conduction studies

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

• Patient centred care and support
• Effective communication
• Patient identification
• History taking
• Indications and contraindications of the procedure
• Signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve entrapment
• Neurological examination

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 2	Outcome Perform clinical examinations of patients attending for upper limb nerve conduction studies.
# 3	Outcome Obtain a clinical history from patients attending an upper limb nerve conduction study and a multi-modality evoked potential studies.
# 4	Outcome Explain procedures to patients in order to obtain informed consent for upper limb nerve conduction studies and multi-modality evoked potential studies.
# 7	Outcome Apply legislation and guidelines and manage risk in the performance of upper limb nerve conduction studies and multi-modality evoked potential studies.
# 9	Outcome Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholder including patients and the multidisciplinary team.