Training activity information
Details
Select, perform and interpret tests for the detection of multidrug resistance, including extended susceptibility testing, using the following techniques and suggest options for management:
- Disk diffusion
- Gradient strips
- Microbroth dilution
- Molecular assays
- Automated methods
- Culture methods
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
- The range of pathogens
- Local, national, international guidelines and best practice
- Clinical context, including travel history and epidemiology
- Action of anti-microbials and mechanisms of resistance
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety
- Reference and specialist laboratory testing and clinical services
- Pre-analytical processes, including sampling
- Escalation and urgency of cases with severe consequences
- Notifiable diseases and causative organisms
- Infection prevention and control
- Working with the multidisciplinary team
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Identify options for management of common infections based on test results and clinical context, considering infection control, guidelines and public health requirements |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Select and interpret tests for the investigation and management of drug resistant pathogens |