Training activity information
Details
Dissect a range of gastrointestinal specimens received for colorectal cancer:
- Right hemicolectomy
- Colectomy
- Anterior resection
- Polyp
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
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.
- Local SOPs
- Specimen preparation, orientation, inking, block sampling and macroscopic description
- Quality of blocks
- RCPath cancer datasets
- Macroscopic pathological features specific to the disease entity
- Bowel cancer screening programme
- NICE guidance
- Molecular testing strategies and national guidance
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Dissect the most common malignant specimens from a range of organ systems. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Employ the appropriate specimen preparation, orientation, inking, block sampling and dissection rationale based on the clinical history for malignant specimens. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Practice safely in accordance with quality management and accreditation standards. |