Training activity: 4

Details

Perform a range of electrophysiology tests and make recommendations for further testing to include:

• PERG
• VEP
• ERG
• EOG

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
• Diagnostic testing and testing parameters
• Patient pathways and referrals
• Multidisciplinary team working, roles and responsibilities
• Local, national and international guidelines
• Patient safety
• Patient experience
• Quality assurance
• Patient consent
• Communication skills
• Anatomical source of signal

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Demonstrate a critical understanding of electrophysiological tests used in the diagnosis of visual disorders.
# 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.
# 4	Outcome Prepare data obtained for reporting, including correct annotation of waveforms and indications of factors that may alter the ability to reliably report data.
# 5	Outcome Identify and differentiate normal and abnormal waveforms produced during testing.
# 7	Outcome Employ effective communication with a range of individuals including the patient and the multidisciplinary team.