Training activity information
Details
Select, perform and interpret tests for common fungal causes of respiratory infection using the following techniques and suggest options for management:
- Microscopy
- Culture, identification and AST
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 associated with these infections
- Local, national, international guidelines and best practice
- Clinical context
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety
- Sensitivity testing taking into account local, national and international epidemiology
- Reference and specialist laboratory testing and clinical services
- Appropriate sample types
- Pre-analytical processes, including sampling
- Non-infectious differential diagnoses
- Escalation and urgency of cases with severe consequences
- Notifiable diseases and causative organisms
- Working with the multidisciplinary team
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Select and perform tests to investigate common infections from a range of sample types following guidance and fulfilling health and safety requirements |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret the results of tests used to investigate common infections from a range of sample types with consideration of laboratory quality assurance and quality control |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Identify options for management of common infections based on test results and clinical context, considering infection control, guidelines and public health requirements |