Training activity information
Details
Perform resting cardiac diagnostic tests on patients including:
- 12 lead ECG
- Blood pressure
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
- Equipment, consumables and limitations of tests
- Limitation of automated devices
- Calibration and equipment testing
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Quality
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Infection control
- Risk management
- Role of chaperone
- Equality and diversity
- Cultural and religious sensitivities
- Health and safety
- Patient dignity
- Patient information
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform a clinical assessment of a patient with respiratory disease or a sleep condition ensuring recognition of the deteriorating patient and appropriate methods of escalation where appropriate. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives, the patient’s experience, quality of life and the wider social impact on the patient and their family. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Interpret the results of a clinical assessment and communicate effectively with respiratory scientists and non-respiratory health care colleagues. |