Training activity information

Details

Identify and correct artifactual anomalies in sleep study signals

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
  • Equipment calibration and quality assurance
  • Medical device management
  • Fault reporting processes
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Underlying pathologies
  • Range of equipment and consumables
  • Impact of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic background

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Prepare equipment and the environment in order to undertake complex sleep investigations.

# 4 Outcome

Analyse and interpret data obtained from complex sleep investigations.

# 5 Outcome

Prepare reports and answer the clinical question using the results of sleep investigations, with reference to the underlying symptoms and relevant technical factors.