Training activity information
Details
Plan and prepare for lower limb nerve conduction studies to screen a patient for peripheral neuropathy
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
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Patient centred care and support
- Local, national, international guidelines and standards
- Referral information
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient history
- Equipment and room set up
- Patient communication and consent
- Troubleshooting incomplete referrals
- Pathophysiology
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Plan and prepare lower limb nerve conduction studies. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Apply legislation and guidelines and manage risk in the performance of upper limb nerve conduction studies and a multi-modality evoked potential studies. |