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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
Competency
Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
Competency
Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
Competency
Select a suitable technology for each type of investigation, choosing and adapting the appropriate diagnostic technique, patient position and equipment settings for each patient |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Set up equipment ready for use for each type of investigation |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
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 1,2,3 |
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 1 |
Competency
Gain informed consent for each investigation |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
Competency
Prepare and position the patient appropriately |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Perform colour photography and OCT (or other scanning laser modality) of the fundus and anterior segment of the eye |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Observe ocular angiography, taking late-phase (non-time-critical) images under supervision as appropriate |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Assess image quality |
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| # 12 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Interpret the findings of investigations in the correct clinical context |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Prepare the clinical environment for taking an image of the eye | DOPS |
| Prepare and position the patient dilating the pupil if necessary | DOPS |
| Calibrate or prepare equipment in advance to reach working temperature | DOPS |
| Take a colour image of the eye 1) fundus 2 ) anterior eye and adnexia | DOPS |
| Take an axial image using optical coherence tomography (OCT) | DOPS |
| Take an autofluoresent image | DOPS |
| Under supervision take fluorescein angiography images | DOPS |
| Assess a diabetic screening quality image | DOPS |
| Take account of clinical information and known ocular features | OCE |
| Explain the procedure and gain consent to store an image using appropriate language | OCE |
| Gain consent to carry out the procedure explaining possible side effects and afterimages | OCE |
| Select artefact free, pertinent images and present these with interpretations in the clinical record | OCE |
| Discuss and explain the images and next steps with the patient | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Prepare patients and the clinical environment for investigations using ophthalmic imaging with light and lasers
- Perform colour photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) (or other scanning laser modality) of the fundus and anterior segment of the eye
- Observe ocular angiography, and if appropriate, take late-phase (non-time-critical) images under supervision
- Assess image quality and identify artefacts
- Interpret findings of investigations in the correct clinical context