Training activity: 16

Details

Perform colour matching techniques to skin tones using analogue and digital systems

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

• Manual reproduction and maintaining quality and reproducibility
• Digital recording and reproduction using spectrophotometry and colorimetry techniques
• Recording and correct storage of information for reproducible/repeatable colour
• Patient images and information management
• The range of materials and colour matching techniques
• Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
• Intrinsic and extrinsic pigmentation
• Reproduction of multiple skin tones and swatches
• Management of patients’ expectation and specific requirements when interpreting colour
• Environmental influences when colour matching
• Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life

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.
# 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.