Work-based content
Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Gain informed consent for each type of investigation |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Plan and prepare for the recording of a paediatric EEG |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Record a paediatric EEG, to include activation procedures identifying and rectifying the non-pathological features of paediatric EEG recordings |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Annotate and interpret a paediatric EEG recording, recognising the normal features (wake and sleep) and abnormalities in paediatric epileptic syndromes and other conditions requiring EEG |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 3 case-based discussion(s)
- 2 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Prepare paediatric patient for EEG recording | DOPS |
| Perform hyperventilation | DOPS |
| Perform photic stimulation | DOPS |
| Record resting EEG in paediatric patient | DOPS |
| Record sleep EEG | DOPS |
| Analyse the results of an investigation and write a factual report | DOPS |
| Conduct an infection control and health and safety assessment appropriate to the investigation | DOPS |
| Take a patient history | OCE |
| Measure head according to a recognised system and apply electrode to within 5mm accuracy | OCE |
| Explain hyperventilation in a style appropriate to the patients level of understanding and obtain appropriate consent | OCE |
| Explain photic stimulation in a style appropriate to the patients level of understanding and obtain appropriate consent | OCE |
| Identify and eliminate or minimise artefacts (biological and physical) | OCE |
| Accurately annotate changes in the patients stage and their EEG | OCE |
| Annotate normal and abnormal features in the patients EEG | OCE |
| Explain the procedure in a manner appropriate to the age of the child and any special needs they may have | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Plan, prepare and perform EEG recordings, accurately measuring electrode sites, site electrodes using recommended placement system, and differentiate between artefact and physiological occurrence in paediatric patients
- Interpret the data and produce high-quality reports with respect to paediatric EEG