Training activity information

Details

Review diagnostic images of the chest and highlight normal features

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

  • Physiological landmarks
  • Normal and abnormal
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Image quality and artefact recognition
  • Communication skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Record keeping principles
  • Limitations of diagnostic imaging

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Identify the causes of common respiratory symptoms, including breathlessness (dyspnoea), wheezing, coughing and chest pain.

# 5 Outcome

Interpret the results of a clinical assessment and communicate effectively with respiratory scientists and non-respiratory health care colleagues.