Training activity information

Details

Review the effect of professional and regulatory guidance within diagnostic cytopathology and reflect on how this guides practice

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 role of continuing professional development in maintaining skills according to the latest guidance to provide high quality patient care
  • Role of guidance in standardising practice to ensure patient safety

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of diagnostic cytopathology to patient care.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices in diagnostic cytopathology.

# 5 Outcome

Review the effect of legislation in diagnostic cytopathology.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the practice of diagnostic cytopathology with other specialties.