Training activity information
Details
Prepare patients and perform an EEG to include:
- Full term neonate (first 28 days of life)
- Infant (up to one year)
- Child under five
- Child over five
- A child with complex needs e.g. learning difficulties, language barrier or autistic spectrum disorder
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
- Role of parents/guardians
- Patient identity and safety
- Patient history
- Electrode placement systems
- Effective communication
- Electrode impedance
- Uses of polygraphy
- Local, national, international guidelines and standards
- Control settings
- Reviewing throughout recording
- Patient positioning and compliance
- Artefact management
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. |