Training activity information
Details
Interpret the results of a trisomy screens to include:
- Positive screen
- Negative screen
- Twin pregnancy
- IVF pregnancy
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Method selection, including pre-analytical issues, assay advantages and limitations, quality parameters, and interferences
- Chance calculations
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Quality control; EQA and IQC
- National and international guidelines
- Role of the duty biochemist
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 6 |
Outcome
Analyse samples for trisomy screening and apply the appropriate methodology to calculate trisomy screening risks. |