Training activity: 7

Details

Observe specimen microtomy and staining with H&E by hand and with an autostainer and reflect on the process

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

Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.

• The quality of the section and staining on the ability to clinically interpret the sample and impact on the patient pathway
• Health and safety, including laboratory safety

Relevant learning outcomes

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