Training activity information
Details
Provide patient centred care and support including effective communication before, during and after a vascular scan, including:
- An adult with complex health needs
- An older patient with dementia
- A patient with complex communication needs
- A patient where language is a barrier to communication
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
- Adapting communication to the audience
- Clinical history
- Consent
- Patient experience
- Positioning
- Infection control
- Health and safety
- Full patient management aspects
- Delivering results
- Scope of personal and professional practice
- Methods of communication and adjustments for patient need
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with a range of patients and other professionals. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Assess vascular anatomy using ultrasound. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Identify and communicate scan results to both patients and the multidisciplinary team. |