Entrustable Professional Activities

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) outline the essential work tasks trainees need to be able to perform in the workplace without supervision by the end of training.

1

Team leadership

Lead a team of health professionals
2

Supervision and teaching

Supervise and teach professional colleagues
3

Quality improvement

Identify and address failures in health care delivery
4

Clinical assessment and management of function

Clinically assess and manage the ongoing care of patients
5

Handover of care

Manage the transition of patient care between health professionals, providers, and contexts
6

Longitudinal care

Manage and coordinate the longitudinal care of patients with chronic illness, disability and/or long-term health issues
7

Communication with patients

Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients
8

Procedures

Plan, prepare for, perform, and provide aftercare for important practical procedures
9

Clinic management

Manage an outpatients clinic