Training activity information

Details

Participate in a formal review of performance characteristics or perform a verification/validation of a procedure, for one assay involved in the investigation of the following:

  • Immunodeficiency
  • Immune response to pathogens
  • Immune dysregulation

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

  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ongoing monitoring, review of trueness and uncertainty of measurement
  • Verified to UKAS 15189 standard for use in a lab
  • Verification vs validation of an assay under ISO15189 standard

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 4 Outcome

Practice in accordance with quality and accreditation standards, assess the performance of laboratory tests or procedures and take corrective action where required.

# 6 Outcome

Apply verification and validation procedures for diagnostic assays investigating immunodeficiency.