Competency information
Details
Explain the procedure to the patient, address any questions they may have relating to the procedure, including the process after the procedure and how they will be informed of the results.
Considerations
- The appropriate choice of investigation considering the findings from the history and clinical examination.
- Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures.
- Risks and benefits of undertaking the investigation.
- The information needs of patients following investigation.
- The authority level for provision of information to patients.
- Common causes of neurological disorders/referrals and the populations disproportionately affected (e.g. by age, ethnicity).
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Obtain accurate and reproducible non-masked pure tone audiograms from adult patients. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform a subjective listening test and comment on the performance of a hearing aid. |
| # 4 | Outcome Apply the fundamental principles of aural rehabilitation. |
| # 5 | Outcome Assist in the assessment and management of routine audiological caseload, in particular adult rehabilitation. |