Training activity information
Details
Shadow a Reconstructive Scientist/Maxillofacial Prosthetist in various clinics with patients requiring a range of prosthetics and reflect on their role
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
- Reflect on their role, considering:
- The range of orbital, nasal and auricular prosthetics
- How patient safety, dignity and confidentiality are maintained
- Individualised patient requirements/treatment options
- Patient centred care and managing expectations
- Patient communication requirements
- Professional communication with patient and carers
- Referral pathways
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of prosthetics and biomedical rehabilitation to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in prosthetics and biomedical rehabilitation. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of prosthetics and biomedical rehabilitation. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of prosthetics and biomedical rehabilitation with other specialties. |