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

Improve safety, effectiveness, and experience of care for patients and staff
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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 the transition of patient care between health professionals, providers, and contexts
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Acute care

Manage the early care of acutely unwell patients

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Longitudinal care

Manage and coordinate the 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

Manage an outpatient clinic