Training activity information
Details
Interpret full lung function tests in the following range of conditions and make recommendations for further testing to aid patient management
- Airflow obstruction
- Intra-thoracic restrictive ventilatory defect
- Extra-thoracic restrictive ventilatory defect
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
- Referral pathways
- Local, national and international procedural and clinical guidelines
- Standard operating procedures
- Regression equations/predicted values for ethnicity or 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 |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Generate reports and answer clinical questions using the results of investigations, other physiological parameters and patient history. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience. |