Training activity information
Details
Prepare patients and perform PSG
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
- Patient centred care and support
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Evidence based practice
- Documentation
- Patient identity and safety
- Patient history
- Equipment and environmental conditions
- Electrode and sensor placement according to criteria
- Patient and carer experience
- Communication skills
- Scope of practice
- Range of control setting and continuous review
- Recording parameters
- Patient positioning and compliance
- Artefact management
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Prepare, and plan for the following sleep investigations polysomnography (PSG) and multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT). |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Perform PSG and MSLT with guidance from a sleep physiologist. |