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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
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Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
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Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Select suitable technology for assessment of stereopsis, choosing and adapting the appropriate diagnostic technique, patient position and equipment settings for each patient |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
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Set up equipment ready for use for electrophysiological assessment |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Obtain a suitably completed request form, greet the patient, check patient ID and ensure that the patient’s identity is confirmed as correct and fully identified on each type of recording system |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Explain the procedure for each type of investigation to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure, including the process after the procedure and how the patient will be informed of the results |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Perform and record all visual electrophysiology tests, to include:
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 3 |
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Critically evaluate the effects and merits of altering the recording conditions, electrode types and positions, acquisition parameters, and stimulation parameters |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 4 |
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Recognise, identify and remove sources of artefact |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Analyse recordings correctly with appropriate use of a wide range of analysis techniques |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 6 |
Competency
Interpret and report results of electrophysiological investigations |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Prepare the patient environment for electrophysiology tests | DOPS |
| Calibrate the equipment, selecting protocol settings and stimulus strength and presentation | DOPS |
| Apply electrodes appropriate for the test procedure | DOPS |
| Perform a pattern and flash visual evoked potential (VEP) | DOPS |
| Perform an electroretinogram (ERG) | DOPS |
| Perform an electro-oculography (EOG) to obtain an Arden index | DOPS |
| Perform an eye movement recording using electro-oculography(EOG) or infrared (IR) or video recording | DOPS |
| Prepare a factual report of the findings | DOPS |
| Explain the test procedures to the patient and address any constraints or questions | OCE |
| Measure and analyse the responses, removing or accounting for artefacts | OCE |
| Interpret the findings in the context of clinical present | OCE |
| Discuss the test findings with supervisor and inform the patient of the next steps | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Prepare patients and the clinical environment for visual electrophysiology investigations
- Record all visual electrophysiology tests (electroretinograms [ERGs], electro-oculography [EOG], visual evoked potentials [VEPs]) using the correct procedures
- Critically evaluate the effects and merits of altering the recording conditions, electrode types and positions, acquisition parameters and stimulation parameters
- Recognise, identify and remove sources of artefact
- Analyse recordings correctly, with appropriate use of a wide range of analysis techniques
- Interpret and report findings of visual electrophysiology investigations