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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake and document calibration checks of all necessary audiovestibular equipment and preparation of facilities for the consultation |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Formulate a consultation plan for adult audiology and rehabilitation |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Prepare the environment for relevant assessments/investigations |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
Obtain a suitably completed referral form/letter, greet patient, and check patient details |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Explain the full procedure to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 3,4,7 |
Competency
Document all aspects of patient contact in accordance with record keeping procedures |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Obtain a clinical history as appropriate for each investigation |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Competency
Evaluate the patient’s progress against agreed goals |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Interpret relevant information and make an informed decision concerning any change in the diagnosis, the needs and individual management plan |
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| # 12 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Deliver interventions that may include recommendations for hearing aid fitting or other assistive devices, such as:
tailored to meet the needs of the individual patient |
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| # 13 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Take an impression of the ear and select ear mould type in accordance with current published recommended procedures |
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| # 14 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Carry out fitting of an appropriate hearing aid, under supervision as appropriate, in a safe and effective manner |
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| # 15 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Verify the performance of the hearing aid in accordance with current published recommended procedures |
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| # 16 | Learning outcome 6 |
Competency
Provide the patient and significant other clear information on the agreed outcomes |
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| # 17 | Learning outcome 7 |
Competency
Write reports on outcomes and recommendations, suitable for the intended audience, to include a range of appropriate professionals Save and document results with the department’s patient management system |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 3 case-based discussion(s)
- 2 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Set up the clinical room appropriately for the patient activity | DOPS |
| Perform stage A and stage B calibration checks | DOPS |
| Perform a direct referral hearing assessment | DOPS |
| Prepare a consultation plan | DOPS |
| Perform a direct referral hearing aid reassessment/review | DOPS |
| Undertake a hearing aid fitting | DOPS |
| Undertake a hearing aid drop in repair service | DOPS |
| Prepare a clinical letter/report | DOPS |
| Prepare an IMP | DOPS |
| Explain the epidemiology/research evidence about their condition to an adult patient | DOPS |
| Recognise the psychosocial and communication implications of an acquired hearing impairment on the individual's everyday life | DOPS |
| Report to the supervisor on a review patient notes and referral letter to obtain all relevant information | OCE |
| Take a detailed and relevant patient history of a new assessment for hearing loss | OCE |
| Take a detailed and relevant patient history of a new assessment for hearing aid reassessment | OCE |
| Introduction of clinician and set appointment time/goals/answer any relevant patient concerns | OCE |
| Take a patient history and evaluate from patient or carers the history expectations/hearing aid usage | OCE |
| Inform patient/carer of procedures | OCE |
| Obtain thorough history with sensitivity to patient/carer concerns (including those of any significant other attending appointment) | OCE |
| Inform patient/carer of procedures for hearing aid fitting and evaluation using appropriate language | OCE |
| Give patient/carer results of tests and discuss in relation to patient issues | OCE |
| Agree an individual management plan with patient/carer | OCE |
| Discuss the results of the procedure with a patient and the implications for their treatment | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Perform daily calibration and checks of the equipment and environment following local procedures, to ensure patient safety and quality of facilities
- Formulate, prior to patient contact, a consultation plan and plan appropriate clinical testing, utilising the relevant information available
- Interview a variety of different patients, overcoming any communication barriers
- Iinterpret test results and consolidate these in relation to all other relevant information obtained, and make informed decisions concerning the diagnosis and management options
- Under the supervision of a senior adult audiologist select and fit appropriate hearing aid(s) or other equipment as appropriate
- Advise patient and their carers on wider support and equipment available, eg social services
- Write reports/letters regarding the outcome of the consultation and provide patients/carers with an agreed individual management plan (IMP)