Training activity information

Details

Undertake cephalometric analysis of a specific orthognathic patient with the Consultant Orthodontist

Review the information to define the provisional surgical plan

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

  • Anatomical landmarks using 2D x-ray imaging
  • Skeletal deformity identification and relation to occlusal deformity
  • Timeframes for pre-operative treatment
  • Roles of the multidisciplinary team
  • Information gathering at pre-operative stage
  • Planning and transfer of the plan to the operating theatre

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

Identify patients who need further specialist support and refer to the appropriate healthcare specialist.

# 5 Outcome

Analyse and interpret patient investigations, multimodal imaging and information.

# 6 Outcome

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

# 7 Outcome

Prepare surgical treatment plans for complex head and neck surgery.

# 8 Outcome

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

# 9 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.

# 10 Outcome

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

# 12 Outcome

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