Training activity: 6

Details

Undertake Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) 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
• Reference ranges
• Equipment calibration and quality assurance
• Standard operating procedures
• Contraindications and indications for performing tests
• Informed consent
• Role of the chaperone
• Range of underlying pathologies
• Normal responses
• 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
• 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.
# 2	Outcome Select appropriate investigations based on referral criteria.
# 3	Outcome Conduct 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.
# 6	Outcome Communicate effectively with a range of patients ensuring they are aware at all times of the purpose of their visit.
# 7	Outcome Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience.