Training activity information
Details
Interpret and problem solve EQA for a range of assays involved in assessing potential plasma cell dyscrasia including an example of investigating concerns with EQA performance
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
- Investigation concerns
- EQA on assays without EQA schemes
- Limitations of EQA schemes
- Root cause analysis
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Perform laboratory investigations on samples from patients with suspected haematological malignancies. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Analyse, interpret and report on laboratory investigations for haematological malignancies, including recognition of abnormal results. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Summarise the limitations of methods used to aid diagnosis of haematological malignancies. |