Training activity: 2

Details

Obtain a history and perform a clinical examination of a patients attending for lower limb nerve conduction studies

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 Effective communication
• Patient identification
• History taking
• Indications and contraindications of the procedure
• Signs and symptoms requiring a lower limb nerve conduction study
• Neurological examination

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 2	Outcome Perform clinical examination of a patient attending for a peripheral neuropathy investigation.
# 3	Outcome Obtain a clinical history from a patient attending a peripheral neuropathy investigation.
# 4	Outcome Explain procedures to patients in order to obtain informed consent for peripheral 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.
# 12	Outcome Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders, including patients and the multidisciplinary team.