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 |
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# 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. |