The Competency Ladder
Medical training is a long climb. You start by watching, then you do it with a consultant breathing down your neck, and eventually, you are flying solo. But if you can't prove that progression, you are stuck. You need a logbook that doesn't just record the case, but records your role in it.
This template is built for the trainee (specifically structured for UQS standards). It is an educational audit tool. It forces you to be honest about your Supervision level—was it "Solo: Distant supervision" or "Supervised: Consultant"? That distinction is the difference between a junior registrar and a senior one.
The Daily Reality: Skill Acquisition
You did an arterial line today. Great. But was it Ultrasound guided or Anatomical? Did you do it Solo or were you Observed? This logbook captures the granularity of skill acquisition. It allows you to track multiple procedures per case—so you can log the RSI (Rapid Sequence Induction), the CVP (Central Venous Pressure) line, and the Epidural all in one entry.
For trainees, the Speciality field allows you to ensure you are getting a balanced exposure. Are you stuck in Orthopaedics? Do you need more Obs or Paediatrics? The data highlights your training gaps before your supervisor does.
The Data Payoff: The Portfolio
When you sit down for your annual review, you don't want to bring a stack of vague memories. You want to bring a dataset. "I have performed 50 spinal anaesthetics, 40 of them solo, with a 2% complication rate." That is the language of competency. The Incidents field allows you to reflect on what went wrong—Drug related event, Airway difficulty—turning every mistake into a documented learning opportunity. This isn't just paperwork; it's your career trajectory in database form.