Training activity information
Details
Plan and prepare to conduct an EEG for:
- Full term neonate (first 28 days of life)
- Infant (up to one year)
- Child under five
- Child over five
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
- Patient referrals
- Infection control
- Local, national, international guidelines and standards
- Patient history taking
- Equipment selection
- Patient safety
- Ranges of paediatric conditions requiring an EEG investigation
- Complex conditions
- Effective communication
- Patient confidentiality and information governance
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare patients and environments for testing, maintaining safety and patient dignity. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders, including patients and the multidisciplinary team. |