Training activity information
Details
Review patient referrals for patients referred for unexplained breathlessness and identify the most appropriate exercise protocol to answer the clinical question
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
- National and international guidelines for exercise testing
- Standard operating procedures
- Test termination criteria
- Regression/reference equations appropriate to the ethnicity
- Contraindications and indications for performing tests
- Quality assurance and quality control requirements
- Clinical history
- 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 |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare patients to undertake field and formal clinical exercise assessments. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Select the appropriate clinical exercise assessment based on referral criteria. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Employ effective communication skills and compassion with a range of patients enabling patients to understand their treatment pathway. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience. |