Training activity information

Details

Attend consultant led EMG clinics and feedback to colleagues on how EMG can aid further diagnosis

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • SOPs
  • Infection control policies
  • Health and safety policies
  • Patient safety and comfort
  • Patient consent
  • Indications and contraindications
  • History taking
  • Communication
  • Normal and abnormal findings
  • Multidisciplinary team working
  • Evidence based practice

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 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.

# 10 Outcome

Discuss uses and typical EMG findings.

# 12 Outcome

Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders, including patients and the multidisciplinary team.