Training activity information
Details
Select, perform and interpret diagnostic techniques for the investigation of antenatal Haemoglobinopathy and thalassaemia testing in line with the national screening programme
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
- The sample type required and the preanalytical variables affecting results
- Local population, family origin questionnaire, and downstream investigations
- National guidelines
- Local SOPs
- Quality assurance
- Communication of results
- Fail safes
- Genetic testing and the consent process
- Ethics of testing
- Role of biological father in testing
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Perform a range of laboratory-based techniques to investigate anaemia, red cell disorders and white cell disorders. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Identify appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations and outline the management of acquired and hereditary red cell disorders. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Perform quality assurance and control tasks across the range of investigations. |