Training activity information
Details
Perform diagnostic tests on patients for common conditions including:
- Maculopathy
- Optic neuropathy
- Retinopathy
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
- Anatomy and physiology
- Tests and ranges
- Common conditions
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards
- Patient history
- Patient referral and pathways
- Communication
- Patient safety
- Safeguarding
- Infection control
- Patient consent
- Patient experience
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. |