Training activity information
Details
Follow the pathway of an urgent sample from reception to reporting, and reflect on the journey
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
- Reflect on the journey considering:
- Stages of process and responsibilities and involvement of different staff groups
- Quality checks
- Reviewing results
- Reference ranges
- Reporting and phoning criteria, including acting on the result
- Departmental KPI for turnaround time
- Patient centred care and support
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of Clinical Biochemistry to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical Biochemistry. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Clinical Biochemistry. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Biochemistry with other specialties. |