Laboratory techniques interpretation

Details

Title

Laboratory techniques interpretation

Type

Stage Two

Module code

HLS278

Requirement

Compulsory

Module objective

By the end of the training period trainees will, in respect of the interpretation of laboratory techniques in the clinical context, be able to:

• analyse, synthesise, evaluate and apply knowledge and
• demonstrate the attitudes and behaviours necessary for professional practice as a consultant clinical scientist dealing with the complexities, uncertainties and tensions of professional practice of interpreting laboratory results at this level.

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise relevant knowledge and its application to their professional practice in relation to:

• interpretation and clinical authorisation of laboratory results.

Technical and clinical skills

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of current relevant research, theory and knowledge and its application to the performance, adaptation and mastery of the following technical procedures and laboratory skills:

• the technical process behind the results to distinguish the significant positive and negative
• to look back on previous results and to decide the need for further tests/samples, including instigation of confirmation tests and referral to other laboratories where appropriate.

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to apply knowledge of the interpretation of laboratory techniques to perform, adapt and master the clinical skills necessary to manage to:

• correctly match the clinical information with the result.