Training activity information
Details
Review referrals and plan the appropriate ophthalmic imaging testing strategy
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
- Patient referrals
- Managing incomplete referrals
- Patient history
- Differential diagnosis for available history and investigations
- Confounding factors of imaging
- Factors influencing the choice of technology for investigating vision and ophthalmic disorders/disease
- Clinical indications and contraindications
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Create imaging plans based on referral information. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Combine information from electrophysiological and imaging findings to inform a diagnosis. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Modify and adapt protocols dependent on patients’ needs. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Select and operate ophthalmic imaging equipment. |