Training activity: 7

Details

Shadow a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology 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 and activities undertaken
• Scope of practice
• The organisational structure of the laboratory, roles and the way in which the team works together
• Interaction with other healthcare professionals
• Managing workload and workflow

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.