Training activity information

Details

Explain and obtain consent for evoked potential tests, including:

  • Visual
  • Auditory
  • Somato-sensory

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
  • Consent policies and procedures
  • Effective communication
  • Local and national standards
  • Risk and benefits of the investigations
  • Local procedures for result dissemination

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 4 Outcome

Explain procedures to patients in order to obtain informed consent for upper limb nerve conduction studies and multi-modality evoked potential studies.