Training activity information
Details
Interpret and annotate EEGs, and produce a full factual report for a normal recording to include the following:
- 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
- Features of the wake and sleep EEG
- Maturation of the wake and sleep EEG
- Effects of medication on EEG
- Documentation and record keeping
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Frequency and amplitude measurements
- Normal variants
- Artefacts
- Clinical context
- EEG patterns
- Patient history
- Reporting urgent findings
- Patient referrals
- Scope of practice and escalation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify features of normal and abnormal neonatal and paediatric EEGs, including activation procedures. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders, including patients and the multidisciplinary team. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Generate factual reports on a range of conditions and ages assessing, clinical priority and identifying cases requiring escalation. |