Training activity information
Details
Undertake exercise induced asthma assessment with patients and provide a report of the findings
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
- Patient centred care and support
- National and international guidelines for exercise testing
- Regression/reference equations appropriate to the ethnicity cultural and socioeconomic implications
- Equipment calibration and quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Indications and contraindications for performing tests
- Differences in exercise modalities
- Test termination criteria
- Informed consent
- Range of underlying pathologies
- Normal responses to exercise
- Clinical history
- Patient safety considerations, including risk assessment
- Safety procedures, infection control and emergency procedures
- Range of equipment and consumables
- Health and safety, including protective equipment
- Patient communication
- Patient information
- Communication skills
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Prepare equipment and the environment in order to undertake clinical exercise assessments. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare patients to undertake field and formal clinical exercise assessments. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Undertake clinical exercise assessments. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Identify, critically analyse and report key clinical exercise assessment parameters. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Prepare reports answering clinical questions using the results of exercise tests, in conjunction with other physiological parameters and patient history. |
| # 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. |