Training activity information

Details

Evaluate a local protocol for exercise testing against national and international guidelines and make recommendations

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 exercise testing
  • Accessibility of care
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Test termination criteria
  • Indications and contraindications 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 clinical exercise assessments.

# 3 Outcome

Select the appropriate clinical exercise assessment based on referral criteria.