This competency must be satisfied in order for credit to be released

Health Practice

HEE Clinical Endo Competency

<br />• The principles and practice of Clinical Endoscopy. • Anatomy &amp; physiology of the Lower G.I. tract. • Pharmacology for lower GI Endoscopy and safe sedation practice. • Medico-legal issues and ethical implications including consent/ communication skills. • Physical assessment, history taking and clinical examination. • Indications for lower GI Endoscopy, principals of pre assessment, patient selection, risk management, co morbidity issues and preparation for endoscopic procedures. • Human factors, non-technical and technical skills of endoscopy and equipment / simulator training, introduction to Colonoscopy and Polypectomy level 1. • Pathophysiology and histopathology of the Lower G.I. tract. • Therapeutic endoscopy practice – biopsy, pathology specimens and Polypectomy. • The Anus and Rectum master class. • The causes of rectal bleeding and their management. • Colonic Polyps and Tumours. • An introduction to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). • Understanding Diverticular Disease and its complications. • A diagnostic approach to Diarrhoea. • Understanding functional disorders of the lower GI tract. • Emergency management and complications during lower GI Endoscopy. • Health promotion and management for the lower GI Endoscopy patient. • Professional issues and advanced practice. • Role development, continuing education and career pathways for Clinical Endoscopy. • Service development, evaluation and business planning. • Relationships within the MDT. • Links with JAG / JETS.<br />

Introduction to Lower GI Endoscopy part 1 - 72384MMADV

Introduction to Lower GI Endoscopy part 1

Demonstrate competence in endoscopic skills, both technical and non-technical, as defined by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) in relation to diagnostic Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopy and Polypectomy level 1

Acquire and synthesise all necessary evidence relevant to effectively manage patients with individual or complex comorbidities when presenting for Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy and Polypectomy level 1.

Obtain relevant information by history taking, physical assessment and examination of a patient's clinical records and synthesise this information to guide interpretation of endoscopic findings.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the broadened level of responsibility and autonomy of the advanced practice role and the professional scope of practice set within legal, ethical, professional and organisational governance.

Critically appraise the evidence base underpinning the Clinical Endoscopist role in relation to consent, effective patient report writing, legal, regulatory and ethical aspects of advanced practice.

Critically examine the principles and practice of the Clinical Endoscopist role and critically apply knowledge of the key concepts involved in advanced clinical reasoning and decision making.

Interpret endoscopic findings based on knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lower gastrointestinal tract and synthesise this information to formulate a differential diagnosis, recommend further investigations and develop an evidence-based management plan.