Training activity: 2

Details

Shadow a Clinical Scientist in Microbiology or Virology and reflect on their role

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• The pressures of the role and prioritisation of duties
• The breadth of the role, activities undertaken and the need to multitask
• Relationships with service users and duties beyond the laboratory
• Interpretation of results with reference to national guidance

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of laboratory Clinical Microbiology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in the Clinical Microbiology laboratory.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the laboratory.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of laboratory Clinical Microbiology with other specialties.