Training activity information
Details
Perform optimised ultrasound scans to identify deep venous insufficiency
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
- Local SOPs
- National guidance
- Clinical presentation of deep venous incompetence
- Image optimisation
- Limitations of the scan
- Unusual pathology and differential diagnoses
- Acting on urgent findings
- Scope of personal and professional practice
- Patient safety and communication
- Artifact causes and corrections
- Managing risks associated with venous Duplex imaging
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Assess venous insufficiency using ultrasound. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply ultrasound physics to correctly optimise an ultrasound scan of the lower limb veins. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Appraise the impact of research evidence on national guidelines. |
| # 10 |
Outcome
Apply ultrasound scanning techniques to assess patients with complex pathophysiology. |