Training activity information
Details
Provide advice and explain to non-specialist healthcare professional the basis and indications for performing in vivo tests for investigation of allergic disease, including all of the following:
- Skin prick testing
- Patch testing
- Challenge testing
- Intradermal testing
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
- Sample handling requirements for lab tests
- Contraindications and precautions for in vivo tests
- Situations in which only a lab test, and in which only an in vivo test would be appropriate
- Immediate versus delayed type hypersensitivity responses
- Patient preparation and experience for patient-based tests
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Summarise the services provided by immunology laboratories and advise other healthcare professionals on their application in patient management. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Explain the limitations of laboratory tests for allergic disease and associated in vivo. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Practice in partnership with relevant clinical specialisms in the investigation of allergic disease. |