Back Module: S-CB-S4

Training activity: 8

This is a training activity for the module "Pregnancy and Screening".

Training activity information

Details

Interpret and report the results of newborn screens, including examples of both negative and positive cases for three of the following conditions:

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Congenital hypothyroidism
  • MCADD
  • Cystic fibrosis (CF)
  • GA1
  • MSUD
  • IVA
  • Homocystinuria

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

  • Method selection, including assay advantages and limitations, quality parameters, and interferences
  • Equipment calibration and maintenance
  • Quality control; EQA and IQC
  • National and international guidelines
  • National newborn screening Programme standards
  • Role of the screening biochemist
  • Report formats

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome

Evaluate the methodology and rationale of national screening programmes and explain the national standards associated with the trisomy and newborn screening programmes.
# 7 Outcome

Discuss the psychosocial impact of testing in the antenatal and newborn screening programmes.
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