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Curriculum standards

Entrustable Professional Activities

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) outline the essential work tasks trainees need to be able to perform in the workplace.

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Team leadership

Lead a team of health professionals

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Supervision and teaching

Supervise and teach professional colleagues

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Quality improvement

Identify and address failures in health care delivery

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Clinical assessment and management

Clinically assess and manage the ongoing care of patients

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Management of transitions in care

Manage transition of patient care between health professionals, providers, and contexts

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Longitudinal care

Manage and coordinate longitudinal care of patients with chronic illness, disability, and/or long-term health issues

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Communication with patients

Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients

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Prescribing

Prescribe therapies tailored to patients’ needs and conditions

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Investigations

Select, organise, and interpret investigations

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Clinic management and procedures

Manage an outpatient clinic and plan, prepare for, perform, and provide aftercare for important practical procedures