Training activity information

Details

Review the Standards for Microbiological Investigations (SMIs) related to samples you have followed through the laboratory and reflect on how this guides practice

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

  • Impact of the standards on the laboratory, service users, management, and workload
  • Adherence to best practice vs. deviation from best practice

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of laboratory Clinical Microbiology to patient care.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the laboratory.

# 5 Outcome

Review the effect of legislation on laboratory Clinical Microbiology.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the practice of laboratory Clinical Microbiology with other specialties.