Training activity: 1

Details

Undertake diagnostic investigations in the following range of patients/conditions and interpret the findings

• Suspected muscle weakness
• Suspected asthma or COPD
• Suspected sleep disordered breathing

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
• Referral pathways
• Local, national and international procedural and clinical guidelines
• Standard operating procedures
• Regression equations/predicted values for ethnicity and gender
• Impact of socioeconomic background
• Limitations of tests
• Patient history
• Contraindications and indications
• Fault finding/troubleshooting
• Quality assurance
• Patient and staff safety
• Differential diagnosis
• Health and safety procedures
• Communication skills

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Prepare equipment and the environment in order to undertake advanced respiratory diagnostic investigations.
# 2	Outcome Prepare patients to undergo advanced respiratory diagnostic investigations.
# 3	Outcome Select the appropriate diagnostic assessment based on referral criteria.
# 5	Outcome Generate reports and answer clinical questions using the results of investigations, other physiological parameters and patient history.
# 6	Outcome Employ effective communication skills and compassion with a range of patients enabling patients to understand their treatment pathway.
# 7	Outcome Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience.