Training activity information

Details

Evaluate a local protocol for advanced diagnostic testing against national and international guidelines and make recommendations for practice

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

  • National and international guidelines for advanced diagnostic testing
  • Accessibility of care
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Test termination criteria
  • Contraindications and indications for performing tests
  • Quality assurance and quality control requirements
  • Patient safety considerations, including risk assessment
  • Safety procedures, infection control and emergency procedures
  • Health and safety
  • Patient communication
  • Patient information
  • 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.