Training activity information
Details
Assist in the performance of diagnostic tests for patients presenting with complex needs including four of the following:
- Epilepsy
- Language barriers
- Dementia
- Hearing impairment
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Motor impairment
- Physical disabilities
- Visual impairment
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
- Communication skills, including adapting communication to the audience
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Legislation
- Patient safety and safeguarding
- Carer and advocate involvement
- Patient history and referral
- Use of interpreters
- Adjustments to testing protocols/procedure
- Patient experience
- Patient consent
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare and set up the test environment and patient for different electrophysiological tests. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform recordings of the electrophysiological tests and perform basic troubleshooting. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Evaluate and incorporate local and ISCEV standards in practice. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Employ effective communication with a range of individuals including the patient and the multidisciplinary team. |