Training activity: 17

Details

Assist with the fitting of a range of auricular prostheses (adhesive, and implant-based) for patients with congenital deformity. Discuss prosthesis management and provide instruction to the patient, carers, or relative

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, carers and staff health and safety in the clinic environment
• Patient safety, dignity and confidentiality
• Extrinsic pigmentation to match natural skin
• Communication with the patient and family/carers
• Materials selection and options
• Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
• Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life
• Clinical assessment of fit and colour match
• Patient expectations
• Care and use instructions
• Review and recommendations for the device

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.
# 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.