Training activity information

Details

Perform and interpret the appropriate techniques for the investigation of an enzyme or red cell membrane disorder

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

  • Local SOPs
  • Guidelines and standards, including EQA and IQC
  • Maintenance and basic troubleshooting
  • Reference intervals
  • Limitations of the methods

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Select techniques for the investigation of clinical presentations in haematology, haemostasis and transfusion science and medicine.

# 2 Outcome

Perform the laboratory techniques required for the investigation of clinical presentations in haematology, haemostasis and transfusion science and medicine.

# 3 Outcome

Interpret the results of the laboratory investigations for cases including red and white cell disorders and haemostatic and platelet disorders, haematological malignancy and transfusion serology.

# 4 Outcome

Describe the limitations of techniques applied in the investigation of clinical presentations in haematology, haemostasis and transfusion science.

# 5 Outcome

Apply the principles of internal quality control and external quality assessment and draw conclusions about assay performance.

# 6 Outcome

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to present the results of investigations and cases clearly to healthcare professional colleagues.