Training activity information
Details
Shadow a cytopathology colleague in the preparation of a patient sample 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 range of technical skills required to perform the role
- The steps required to record data, including patient identity, information governance and the document management process
- Health and safety, including laboratory safety and handling fresh samples
- Infection control measures when working with patient samples
- Ethical and safe use, storage and disposal of residual samples and stained preparations
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of diagnostic cytopathology to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in diagnostic cytopathology. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices in diagnostic cytopathology. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of diagnostic cytopathology with other specialties. |