Training activity information

Details

Work with specialist Speech and Language Therapists and the Maxillofacial Surgeon in the manufacture of specialist devices to include speech bulbs/palatal lift devices and nasal obturators (hyper nasal speech)

Plan, design and manufacture a specialist device

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
  • Classification including surgically acquired and congenital deformity
  • Regionalisation of specialist centres
  • Anatomical considerations
  • Information requirements to complete the device
  • Design requirements and options available for anatomical structures
  • Selection and use of materials
  • Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
  • Retention options
  • Specialist complex, ongoing needs of these patients
  • Communication with the multidisciplinary team providing ongoing care
  • Medium to long term management options
  • Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life
  • Patient safety, dignity and confidentiality

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Deliver quality patient centred care with the best interests of patients in all elements of practice.

# 2 Outcome

Practice in accordance with local and national health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and overall service governance.

# 3 Outcome

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

# 4 Outcome

Apply the principals of a quality management system to their professional practice.

# 5 Outcome

Practice in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of a multidisciplinary team and understand their roles and their impact on patient care and pathway.

# 6 Outcome

Perform clinical investigations, formulate treatment plans and manufacture medical devices to a safe clinical standard.

# 8 Outcome

Select appropriate biomedical materials and components used in the treatment of patients and the manufacture of custom-made medical devices.

# 9 Outcome

Assess and interpret patients’ needs to provide customised treatment dependent on medical, physical, social and psychological requirements.